Best 5 Bacon Wrapped Seafood Skewers Recipes

BACON-WRAPPED SEAFOOD SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, cayenne and garlic powder; add shrimp and scallops. Seal bag and turn to coat; let stand for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain and discard marinade. Wrap one bacon piece around each shrimp and scallop half. , On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp, scallops and lemon wedges. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque, turning occasionally. Remove from skewers; squeeze lemon wedges over seafood.

BACON, SHRIMP AND BASIL SKEWERS

Steps:

• Hold a shrimp into a straight position in your left hand (or right hand, if you're left handed). Starting at the tail end, insert a skewer running the length of the shrimp. Place a basil leaf on the "back" (the formerly rounded part) of the shrimp. Wrap the shrimp in bacon, tucking in the ends. Skewer and wrap the remaining shrimp the same way.
• Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
• Arrange the shrimp on a grate, placing an aluminum foil protector under the exposed portion of the skewers to keep them from burning. Grill the kebabs until the bacon is nicely browned and the shrimp are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side, 4 to 6 minutes in all, turning the kebabs to insure even cooking.

GRILLED BBQ BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut up the onion and peppers in large chunks approximately 1 inch squares or a little larger.
• Cut the bacon slices into thirds and slightly cook the bacon until it is softened but not crispy.
• (this could be done in the microwave) Wrap the shrimp in the bacon slices and assemble the Kabobs on the metal skewers starting with bacon wrapped shrimp, a chunk of red pepper, onion, mushroom cap, and green pepper then another bacon wrapped shrimp.
• fill the skewer.
• Place the Skewers on a preheated grill with slightly greased foil.
• As you are cooking the skewers, baste with the BBQ sauce on each side for approximately 7 to 10 minutes (depending on the temperature of your grill.) Enjoy!

BACON-WRAPPED BBQ-SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Wrap 1 bacon piece around each shrimp. Thread 2 each shrimp, zucchini slices and pepper pieces alternately onto 10 skewers.
• Grill 3 to 4 min. on each side or until shrimp turn pink, turning and brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce.

GRILLED BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine butter and spices, add shrimp, stirring to coat the shrimp. Let shrimp marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Slice bacon in half and cook over medium high heat to render out some fat, keeping bacon flexible. Drain the bacon and pat grease out with a paper towel.
• Wrap each piece of shrimp with a piece of bacon. Slide on to skewers. If you use wooden skewers, the skewers need to be soaked in water for about 15 minute in water or use metal ones.
• Grill on a hot grill until shrimp are opaque. Use remainder of marinade when turning the shrimp.