SPICY BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP

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This grilling recipe has been in our family for many years and always gets rave reviews. I combine tender marinated shrimp with bacon strips to produce these delightful appetizers that will surely disappear in a hurry. - Jane Bone, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon each salt, pepper, curry powder, ground cumin and ground coriander
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
18 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
9 bacon strips, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels. Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill bacon-wrapped shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning and basting with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Wellingtone Esese
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I will definitely be making these again.


Betelhem Abiy
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These were easy to make.


chif monir
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I loved these!


Masood azher
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These were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


AKRAM ULLAH
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I thought these were just okay. The bacon was a bit too greasy and the shrimp were a bit overcooked.


Tonciu Mihai Alx
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These were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


kaluram kaluram
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I loved these! The bacon was crispy and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Burner Reigns
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Montus Dash
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I made these for my family and they were a hit! The kids loved them and the adults thought they were delicious.


Shelton Cole
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These were delicious! I used jumbo shrimp and they were cooked to perfection. The bacon was crispy and the sauce was flavorful.


JKHO MANAGEMENT
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I've made these several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.


Sulendra Malik
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These were a huge hit! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were easy to make and the perfect appetizer.