These Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are a super easy appetizer recipe which is a party favorite and can be made in no time. Crispy bacon wrapped over juicy shrimps makes these a crowd-pleaser. Here is how to make grilled shrimp wrapped in bacon.
Only one thing comes to my mind when I think about bacon-wrapped shrimps – crispy meets juicy.
It is a crowd-pleaser and easy to make. It is one appetizer that would love to make and your family or guests would love to eat.
They are my go-to appetizer when I have guests over. Crispy bacon, tender shrimp – what is not there to love!
The cherry on the cake is the Olive Oil garlic or a caramelized brown sugar bourbon glaze.
It is a blast of flavors in your mouth with sweet, salty, and spicy.
Process
It is an easy-to-make appetizer. Just wrap the shrimp in bacon. Rub or brush the glaze on it and then pan-grill, fry, or bake in the oven.
To get the perfectly crisp bacon and juicy shrimp, consider par-cook (cook halfway) the bacon.
This will get you the best results. Your final bite will be crispy and juicy without the shrimp getting chewy.
Bacon would be perfectly cooked until crisp and shrimp would be perfectly juicy and not overcooked.
If you cook bacon and shrimp for the same amount of time, bacon might be perfect but shrimp would be overcooked.
So make sure you par-cook the bacon before wrapping it on a shrimp.
To secure the bacon on the shrimp, use a toothpick which has been soaked in water for 30 mins or more to avoid charring.
How to choose Shrimp?
For bacon-wrapped shrimp, use jumbo shrimps, which will number 16-20 per pound.
Jumbo shrimps are meaty and juicy. Make sure the shrimps are thick enough for the bacon to cook through and become crispy and shrimps are not overcooked.
How to clean the Shrimp?
It is easy to clean and devein shrimps at home if you have bought raw shrimps with the shell on.
Using a paring knife or kitchen shears, make a shallow cut at the back and in the middle, from tip to tail.
Peel the shell, leaving the tail on.
Now just lift out the vein using the tip of the knife and discard it. You can also ask your fishmonger or vender to clean and peel the shell for you.
You can check this video for detailed instructions.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your bacon-wrapped shrimps with any cocktail sauce, chilli sauce, or BBQ sauce, and some lemon wedges.
You can also serve it with a cheese dip or cream cheese or as is.
I love serving it with spicy pineapple sauce, Boom Boom Sauce, or Yum Yum Sauce, which are mayonnaise-based spicy sauces.
Glaze Options
There are many other glaze options, such as Garlic EVOO glaze, Honey glaze, and Thai chilli glaze with some Thai chilli and Thai fish sauce.
2 tbsp Maple Syrup + 1 tbsp Hot Sauce
2 tbsp Honey + 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce
1 tbsp Thai Chilli Sauce + 1 tsp Tha Fish Sauce
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil + 1 tsp Minced Garlic + 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar + 2 tbsp Whiskey
4 tbsp Sweet and Spicy Sauce
2 tbsp Olive Oil + 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar + 1 tsp Minced Garlic + 1 tsp Chopped Parsley
Shrimps wrapped in Bacon with Cheese
You can also make cheese stuffed bacon wrapped shrimps which is a great Keto appetizer.
To make cheese-stuffed shrimps wrapped with bacon, create a slit along the back of the shrimp for the cheese stuffing using a knife.
Place thin cheese sticks or pieces in the slit and wrap the shrimp with par-cooked bacon and secure with toothpicks.
You can also stuff cream cheese in the slit instead of any hard cheese stick.
Line the cheese-stuffed shrimps on a baking tray and brush a little glaze on it.
Bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes or until slightly golden. Remove from oven and spread honey on each piece.
Then brush them again with the remaining glaze and bake for another 5-6 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
Remove the shrimps from the oven and serve hot.
Can you make these ahead of time?
You can make bacon-wrapped shrimps ahead of time and reheat them in the oven before serving, but it is advisable that you make them fresh.
You can prepare the glaze beforehand and make them fresh.
Can You Re-Heat these Shrimps?
Yes, you reheat them in the microwave or broil them for a short time for 2-3 minutes.
How to make sure Bacon Turns Crispy?
Par cook the bacon until it’s half done and then wrap it over the shrimps and secure with toothpicks soaked in water to get the perfectly crisp bacon.
How to make these in a Pan?
You can also deep fry these shrimps in a pan.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cook the bacon-wrapped shrimps in the hot oil in batches until the bacon is crispy and golden brown for 2 to 3 minutes.
Drain the deep-fried shrimp on a paper towel to remove extra oil before serving.
Variations
With Pineapple – Cut pineapple into small pieces. Wrap one piece of pineapple along with the shrimp with bacon and grill or fry. This combination tastes delicious.
With Jalapeno – You can cut fresh Jalapeno into thin slices, remove the seeds and then wrap one slice along with shrimp with bacon. Then cook as mentioned below.
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Step by Step Recipe
Pre heat the oven to 400 Degrees f (200 Degrees C). Arrange the bacon slices on the sheet in a single layer and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the bacon cool down a bit.
Mix the glaze ingredients in a bowl.
Season the shrimps with salt and pepper and wrap half of the par cooked bacon slices over each shrimp.
Secure the bacon over the shrimp using a toothpick.
Arrange the prepared shrimps of the baking sheet and brush with some of the glaze. Bake the shrimps for 5 minutes.
Then brush them again with the remaining glaze and bake for another 5-6 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 25 Jumbo Shrimp
- 12-15 slices Thin Cut Bacon (Cut into half)
- Salt & Pepper
For the glaze
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 400 Degrees F (200 Degrees C).
- Arrange the bacon slices on the sheet in a single layer and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the bacon cool down a bit.
- Mix the glaze ingredients in a bowl.
- Season the shrimps with salt and pepper and wrap half of the par cooked bacon slices over each shrimp.
- Secure the bacon over the shrimp using a toothpick.
- Arrange the prepared shrimps of the baking sheet and brush with some of the glaze.
- Bake the shrimps for 5 minutes.
- Then brush them again with the remaining glaze and bake for another 5-6 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
- Remove the shrimps from the oven and serve hot.
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