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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Babi Dhital
[email protected]The shrimp were tough and the bacon was too crispy.
aaron fox
[email protected]I thought the recipe was a little bland. I would add more seasoning next time.
Anand Devkota
[email protected]The shrimp were a little overcooked, but the bacon was delicious.
Naava Salimah
[email protected]I made these shrimp for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Dipti Saha
[email protected]These shrimp are a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love them and they always ask for seconds.
Pedza
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved these shrimp! The bacon wrapped around them really made a difference.
Brandon Graham
[email protected]These shrimp are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.
Chidimma Chukwu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor.
Jahanzaib Akhtar
[email protected]I made these shrimp for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
edison melone
[email protected]These shrimp are a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love them and they always ask for seconds.
shadie wa iryn
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved these shrimp! The bacon wrapped around them really made a difference.
Selina Lewa
[email protected]These shrimp are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.
emon khan
[email protected]I've tried many bacon-wrapped shrimp recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of flavors is perfect and the shrimp are always cooked to perfection.
Nonjabulo
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the shrimp would turn out, but they were amazing! The bacon wrapped around them kept them moist and flavorful.
Rakib Mondol
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the bacon adds a nice touch of flavor.
Gaming Oceanic
[email protected]I love how quick and easy this recipe is. I can have a delicious appetizer on the table in no time.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor.
Afjolvaifua
[email protected]These bacon-wrapped shrimp were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.