BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP
Who ever first thought of wrapping something in bacon is a genius. The trick to doing this right is finding the thinnest sliced bacon you can. You want the bacon to get crisp without having to cook the shrimp to death. The Oscar Mayer brand is a nice thin one, however if you can find a better smoked bacon like applewood or something, go for it. I find that making a sauce for these is entirely unnecessary. I mean, you got the bacon... hard to top that! When it comes to your shrimp, try to get wild shrimp as opposed to farm raised. You will taste the difference.
Provided by E. Nigma
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 25m
Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- If your shrimp are not deveined when you buy them, use kitchen shears to cut down the back of the shrimp (the top or longer side) and remove the shell. You can leave the tail on or off, your preference (I remove it). With a pairing knife, slice into the shrimp along the backside and remove the vein if you see one.
- Also do not forget to remove the second vein along the bottom of the shrimp! You won't have to make a very deep cut there, just a slight score and you can scrape that smaller vein out. Note that if your shrimp did come deveined from the market, it will still have this smaller vein everytime so do remove it. Then rinse the shrimp under cold running water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Lay a slice of bacon out on your cutting board and start wrapping the tail end of the shrimp at the small end of the bacon. As you tightly wrap, overlap each layer of the bacon until you get to the end. If you get to the end of the shrimp when you're halfway through the bacon, you're wrapping it too wide, try again.
- I like to sprinkle a tiny bit of kosher salt on each side, but that is my preference.
- Heat a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. If you use a cast iron skillet, you won't need any oil as the shrimp will not stick, otherwise add just enough to coat the bottom. Sear the shrimp on each side for maybe 30 seconds and then finish them in the oven for about 6-8 minutes.
- Eat them with a knife and fork and enjoy!
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Malik Nadeem
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of bacon and shrimp and it always turns out great.
Derrick James
[email protected]These shrimp are perfect for a party or a special occasion. They're sure to impress your guests.
Javier Rubio
[email protected]I've never made bacon-wrapped shrimp before, but this recipe made it easy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Mohamed Alie Turay
[email protected]These shrimp are a bit messy to eat, but they're so worth it. The flavor is amazing.
Abyaz Miah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I love these bacon-wrapped shrimp. The bacon really makes all the difference.
Hannah Jones
[email protected]These shrimp are a bit pricey, but they're worth it. They're a special treat that I enjoy every once in a while.
Abolupe Oluwakayode
[email protected]I've tried several different bacon-wrapped shrimp recipes and this one is by far the best. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the bacon is crispy and flavorful.
M Razwan
[email protected]These shrimp are also great for meal prep. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then have them for lunch or dinner throughout the week.
David Clauson
[email protected]I love serving these shrimp with a side of lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Haroon Honey
[email protected]These shrimp are a great way to impress your guests. They're elegant and delicious.
Malik Umair Malikumair
[email protected]I've made this recipe with both regular bacon and thick-cut bacon. I prefer the thick-cut bacon because it adds a nice crispy texture to the shrimp.
Avishka Kumara
[email protected]These shrimp are so flavorful! The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.
Haider Hashmi
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have these shrimp on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Egbe Chinoso
[email protected]These bacon-wrapped shrimp are the perfect appetizer. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Shamshad Meer
[email protected]I made these shrimp for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in minutes.
Sheikh Tuser
[email protected]These shrimp were delicious! The bacon was cooked perfectly and the shrimp were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Sisipho Giyose
[email protected]This was my first time making bacon-wrapped shrimp and it was a success! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful and the bacon added a nice crispy texture.
Mariam Mahmud
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the bacon is crispy and flavorful.
Nozipho Nsibande
[email protected]These bacon-wrapped shrimp were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.