Description
Sizzling bacon-wrapped shrimp bring coastal flavors and smoky indulgence to your dinner table. Rich coastal ingredients combine with crispy bacon for an irresistible seafood experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on)
- 6 slices of bacon, cut in half
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
Garnish:
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mixture by combining smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly dry the shrimp using clean kitchen towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence and crispy bacon.
- Drizzle olive oil over the shrimp and toss gently to coat evenly with the spice blend, ensuring complete coverage.
- Select thin-cut bacon slices and carefully wrap each shrimp, slightly overlapping the bacon to create a secure covering.
- Secure the bacon wrapping with toothpicks if needed to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- For oven preparation, arrange the wrapped shrimp on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing space between each piece for even heat circulation.
- If using an oven, roast at 400F (200C) for 12-15 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to promote uniform crispiness.
- For grilling enthusiasts, place the bacon-wrapped shrimp directly on a preheated medium-high grill, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until bacon turns golden and crisp.
- Check for doneness by ensuring shrimp appear pink and opaque, with bacon displaying a rich, crispy texture.
- Remove toothpicks carefully before serving and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or squeeze of lemon for added brightness.
- Present immediately while the bacon remains crisp and shrimp are succulent and warm.
Notes
- Check shrimp freshness by ensuring they smell like the ocean, not fishy or ammonia-like, and have a firm, translucent appearance.
- Choose thick-cut bacon to prevent burning and ensure crispy texture when cooking bacon-wrapped shrimp.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp by removing them from heat when they turn pink and slightly curl; this prevents rubbery texture.
- Use sugar-free bacon for low-carb or keto diets, and select wild-caught shrimp for more sustainable seafood options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg