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Bacon‑Wrapped Shrimp

Indulgent Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp That Will Wow Your Guests

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp is a crowd-pleasing, gluten-free appetizer that marries crispy bacon with succulent shrimp in a sweet and spicy glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Holiday Party Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 16 large peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 8 slices smoked bacon
For the Glaze
  • ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar for low-glycemic option
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder fresh garlic can be substituted
For Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust based on heat tolerance
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt sea salt is a great alternative
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil any neutral oil works
For Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro optional garnish

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • medium-sized bowl
  • toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet and Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Wrap each shrimp with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on wire rack.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the shrimp and sprinkle the spice mixture over them.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy and shrimp are pink and opaque.
  6. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely to prevent burning.
  7. Whisk together honey and lime juice in a small bowl and set aside.
  8. Drizzle the honey-lime glaze over the shrimp and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 4gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure shrimp are thawed and properly spaced on the wire rack for even cooking. Feel free to customize seasoning to taste.

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