Spicy Bacon Wrapped Firecracker Shrimp
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Spicy Bacon Wrapped Firecracker Shrimp
Description
This recipe begins by peeling large shrimp and patting them dry before applying Cajun seasoning liberally for a spicy kick. Each shrimp is wrapped tightly with a slice of bacon, secured with a toothpick if needed, and skewered for easy grilling. Cooking over indirect heat at around 375°F allows the bacon to crisp evenly without burning while the shrimp cooks gently. Flipping regularly ensures even doneness and prevents flare-ups.
After grilling until the bacon crisps to the preferred texture and the shrimp is cooked through, the shrimp are basted or dipped in the chosen hot sauce, then returned briefly to the grill to set the sauce. The result balances the smoky bacon, spicy shrimp, and tangy sauce. This dish is served warm and works well as a finger food or party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Shrimp U-15 or larger, peeled, tail on
- 16 lices Bacon
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- hot sauce your favorite, or buffalo sauce
Instructions
- If your shrimp have not been peeled then peel them leaving the tails intact. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and arrange on a plate. Liberally season the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning.
- Wrap the shrimp in the bacon and hold in place with a toothpick if needed.
- Skewer the bacon wrapped shrimp.
- Heat your grill or smoker to about 375 degrees and set up for indirect heat.
- Grill the bacon wrapped shrimp until the bacon has crisped up to your liking and the shrimp is cooked though, flipping every few minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the grill and dip or baste the shrimp in the hot sauce. Throw the shrimp back on the grill for a couple minutes per side, then remove.
- Serve warm with some extra sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 816mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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