5 from 12 votes
Spicy Bacon Wrapped Firecracker Shrimp
Spicy Bacon Wrapped Firecracker Shrimp features large shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices, wrapped in bacon, then grilled until the bacon crisps and the shrimp cooks through. A final basting or dipping with hot sauce provides extra heat and flavor. This appetizer offers a combination of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors and a contrast of tender shrimp with crispy bacon.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
298 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% 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.