Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

For a 30-minute appetizer recipe that will steal the show, turn to Bacon Wrapped Shrimp. Or serve this easy shrimp recipe with rice, pasta, or potatoes to make this a meal!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings (4 pieces each)

Calories 292kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tails in tact (16/20 count or larger, see note 1)
12 slices bacon halved (regular cut, not thick, see note 2)
Fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Lemon wedges for serving, optional

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Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Soak toothpicks in water for at least 30 minutes prior to broiling or grilling.
Line a microwave-safe plate with paper towels. Top with half the bacon (cut in half) and microwave on HIGH until bacon is mostly cooked through but still soft and pliable, about 3 to 4 minutes (do not overcook). Repeat with remaining bacon.
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprkia, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Wrap 1 piece of bacon around each shrimp and skewer with toothpick.
Position a rack 3 to 4 inches from broiler and preheat on high. Broil, flipping shrimp once, until the bacon is slightly crispy and shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges and serve.

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Notes

Jumbo shrimp: Fresh shrimp or thaw frozen shrimp overnight in the refrigerator; either works well. If your fish counter or freezer aisle doesn’t offer the shrimp already peeled and deveined, here’s how to clean shrimp.
Bacon: Slice each strip in half and it will wrap around the shrimp nicely (without overwhelming the flavor and size of the seafood).
Yield: This Bacon Wrapped Shrimp recipe makes 4 servings; each with 4 to 5 shrimp each. This portion is ideal for a generous appetizer or snack. It will serve about 8 as part of a large appetizer buffet, or 2 to 3 hungry adults for an entree.
Storage: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are best consumed the day they are made. Leftovers will still taste good on the second day, especially chopped up in an omelet with a sprinkling of Old Bay Seasoning.

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