5 from 27 votes
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe
This recipe features shrimp wrapped in partially cooked bacon, marinated in a garlic, lemon, and Old Bay seasoning mixture before broiling. The bacon fat renders slightly before cooking, ensuring it crisps nicely without overcooking the shrimp. The marinade gives a bright, savory flavor that complements the natural sweetness of the shrimp. The finished dish has a mix of tender shrimp and crispy bacon, suited as an appetizer or snack.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings:
25
pieces
Calories:
127 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 25 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% 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.