Description
These delectable Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are a fantastic blend of savory and sweet, making them the perfect appetizers for any occasion. Easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb sliced bacon, thin-cut
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- â…“ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with foil.
- Combine melted butter, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Marinate shrimp in the mixture for 15 minutes.
- Wrap each shrimp in bacon and secure with toothpicks.
- Place shrimp on the baking tray and sprinkle with half the brown sugar.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes, flip shrimp, and add remaining brown sugar.
- Bake for an additional 7-8 minutes until shrimp is pink and bacon is crispy.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the shrimp; they should be pink and firm when done.
For easier handling, use foil-lined trays that are greased to prevent sticking.
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg