Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe
Description
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp starts with peeled and deveined shrimp marinated briefly in olive oil, fresh minced garlic, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning, which adds a blend of spices enhancing the shrimp's flavor. The bacon is cut in half and pre-cooked just until the fat starts to render, so it stays pliable for wrapping. Each shrimp is wrapped with half a bacon slice and secured with a toothpick or skewer. Broiling the bundles for a few minutes per side cooks the shrimp through and crisps the bacon to personal preference.
The shrimp retain a juicy, tender bite beneath crispy, smoky bacon. The lemon-and-garlic marinade brightens the dish with a fresh note. This combination yields a balance of savory and slightly tangy flavors with contrasting textures.
Using thin-cut bacon is recommended for easier wrapping and quicker cooking. Serve the bacon-wrapped shrimp hot as finger food for parties or alongside complementary dishes. Their quick cooking time and simple ingredients make them an accessible yet flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp count 21-25
- 1 pound Bacon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp.
- In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and Old Bay Seasoning. Place clean shrimp in the marinade and gently mix to coat each shrimp.
- Cut bacon in half and pre-cook in a skillet pan just until the fat renders (about 2-3 minutes), and is still pliable.
- Wrap around a each shrimp and secure with a toothpick or skewer. Place on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until bacon is cooked to your preference.
Notes
- Use thin-cut bacon for easier wrapping and faster cooking.
- Pre-cook bacon briefly before wrapping to render fat without crisping fully.
- Secure each shrimp with a toothpick or skewer to keep the bacon in place while cooking.
- Broil until bacon is as crisp as you like and shrimp are opaque and firm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 25pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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