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Spicy Bacon Wrapped Firecracker Shrimp
Bottle Rock Shrimp are the perfect appetizer for your 4th of July get together. These Spicy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are like a fireworks display in your mouth. Seasoned with Cajun spices, wrapped in bacon, grilled and then dipped in hot Buffalo sauce, these are certain to be a crowd pleaser.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Peeled, tail on Shrimp U-15 or larger
- 16 lices Bacon
- Cajun Seasoning to taste
- hot sauce or buffalo sauce your favorite
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
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
134mg
(45%)
Sodium
816mg
(34%)
Potassium
202mg
(6%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
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.