Description
This delicious Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon recipe combines succulent shrimp with crispy bacon, coated in a spicy-sweet brown sugar seasoning for a perfect appetizer or party snack. The shrimp are individually wrapped in bacon, seasoned, and baked to golden perfection, offering a flavorful bite that’s both smoky and slightly sweet with a hint of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Meat
- 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half
Seasoning Mix
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Other
- 24 toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to crisp the bacon and fully cook the shrimp.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to create a balanced sweet and spicy seasoning.
- Wrap Shrimp: Take each peeled and deveined shrimp and wrap it tightly with a half slice of bacon. Secure the bacon in place by inserting a toothpick through the shrimp and bacon to hold it firmly.
- Coat Shrimp: Dredge each bacon-wrapped shrimp in the prepared brown sugar seasoning mix, covering all sides evenly. This helps the shrimp develop a flavorful crust while baking.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated shrimp onto a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch to allow even cooking. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are fully cooked through.
Notes
- For best results, use large shrimp to balance with the bacon size and ensure proper cooking.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity if you prefer milder or spicier shrimp.
- Ensure bacon is wrapped tightly to prevent it from unraveling during baking.
- You can serve these as appetizer skewers or as a side dish with your favorite dips.
- Allow shrimp to cool slightly before serving as toothpicks will be hot immediately after baking.
