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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

These bacon wrapped shrimp are jumbo prawns brushed with a sweet and savory glaze, then broiled to perfection. A simple yet elegant appetizer or main course option that is sure to get rave reviews from family and friends!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds large shrimp deveined and peeled, tails left on
  • 1 pound Bacon slices cut in half crosswise
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the broiler. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  2. Wrap a slice of bacon around each shrimp and secure with a toothpick. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the baking pan.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush half the mixture over the top of each of the shrimp.
  4. Broil for 10-15 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and shrimp are cooked through. Brush the remaining sauce over the shrimp halfway through the cook time.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Notes

  • Choose the largest shrimp that you can afford. Larger shrimp are easier to wrap with bacon and they won’t overcook as the bacon crisps up. I prefer to use colossal shrimp (under 15 per pound), but the extra jumbo shrimp 16-20 per pound count will also work.
  • I like to leave the tails on my shrimp for a nicer presentation.
  • Make sure to use a regular cut of bacon – thick cut bacon will take too long to cook through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 729mg (30%) Potassium 502mg (14%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 729mg 30%
Potassium 502mg 11%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.