Description
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp is a delightful appetizer that combines succulent shrimp with crispy bacon, offering a sweet and savory flavor that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 8 slices of bacon, halved crosswise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Partially Cook Bacon: Arrange the halved bacon slices on the prepared rack. Bake for 8-10 minutes until partially cooked but still pliable. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Shrimp: Add shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
- Wrap Shrimp: Wrap each marinated shrimp with a piece of partially cooked bacon, securing with a toothpick.
- Broil Shrimp: Preheat the broiler. Place the bacon-wrapped shrimp on the wire rack over the baking sheet. Broil for 5 minutes, flip, and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and bacon is crispy.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Bacon Thickness: Use regular-cut bacon for optimal crispiness.
- Shrimp Size: Large or jumbo shrimp work best for this recipe.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the bacon-wrapped shrimp in advance and refrigerate until ready to broil.