Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
on May 06, 2024
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Crispy bacon wrapped around tasty shrimp is the perfect appetizer for your next party! This Bacon Wrapped Shrimp recipe is super simple to make and is sure to impress any crowd.
If you are looking for a way to elevate a typical appetizer or finger food, look no further! Bacon wrapped shrimp will add an elegant feeling to your meal and the best part is how easy it is to whip together. This recipe only requires three simple ingredients that are all packed full of flavor.
The rich flavor of the shrimp pairs wonderfully with the savoriness of the bacon and the zest from the lemon juice ties everything together at the end. The bacon will crisp beautifully in the oven and leave you with the most delicious shrimp that will be eaten up in no time!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Adds a unique twist to a classic appetizer.
- Only requires 3 simple ingredients.
- Has a savory taste and great combination of textures.
- Brings a sophisticated element to any meal you serve it with.
Recipe Ingredients
- Shrimp—Cooked and deveined. Full of flavor that compliments the taste of the bacon.
- Bacon—Uncooked. This will add a savory flavor and crispy texture.
- Fresh Lemon—To use as a garnish once the shrimp is done.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Step #1. Preheat your oven. Cut each slice of bacon in half lengthwise to create 16 short slices. Wrap each shrimp in one slice of bacon and place on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
Step #2. Cook until the bacon is fully cooked and crispy. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Nope! Using raw bacon will allow you to wrap the shrimp with no issues. However, you should use fully cooked shrimp for this recipe, because it will make it easier to prepare the appetizer since you don’t have to worry about both the bacon and shrimp reaching a certain temperature at the same time.
The bacon should be able to wrap around the shrimp and overlap on itself a little bit. Place the shrimp face down on the rack to prevent the bacon from unwrapping or falling off. If you are concerned or are having issues, you can stick a single toothpick in each shrimp while cooking to keep the bacon on, then take it out before serving.
Definitely! If you want to cook this bacon wrapped shrimp in the air fryer, allow the shrimp to thaw and then wrap half a slice of bacon around the shrimp. Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket. Cook the shrimp at 370°F for 7-9 minutes or until the bacon is done cooking. Serve and enjoy!
No, it’s not necessary to take the tails off before cooking. As you are wrapping the shrimp, try to avoid wrapping bacon on the tail to make it easier to eat once it is done cooking. You can remove the tails if you want, but leaving them on is not a problem.
How to Serve and Store Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Bacon wrapped shrimp makes for the perfect appetizer. You can serve it before any meal such as steak and baked potatoes, or easy lasagna roll-ups. This shrimp tastes amazing paired with a dipping sauce! You can use remoulade sauce or guacamole for extra flavor.
If you have any leftovers, you can store this shrimp in the fridge for up to 2 days. Once you are ready to enjoy it again, simply reheat your shrimp in the oven for 10 minutes at 300°F. This method will reheat the shrimp nicely and ensure your bacon stays crispy.
Expert Tips
- While I typically use medium sized shrimp, you can also use large or jumbo shrimp if that is all you can find.
- You can use cooked fresh or frozen shrimp. If you are using frozen shrimp, follow the package instructions for thawing the shrimp before wrapping them with bacon.
- Using the wire rack on top of a baking sheet will allow for the grease from the bacon to drip down without having the shrimp sit in the grease as it cooks.
- The zesty flavor from the fresh lemon adds a nice contrast to the savoriness of the bacon. You can also sprinkle the shrimp with bottled lemon juice if that’s all you have.
- Both the shrimp and bacon bring plenty of flavor to the table, so I like to omit any extra seasoning. However, you can toss your shrimp in salt and pepper or use your favorite seafood seasoning if you want to include a different flavor profile.
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Ingredients
- 15 medium sized shrimps, cooked
- 8 slices bacon, uncooked
- Fresh lemons for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Cut each slice of bacon in half length wide to create short 16 slices.
- Wrap each shrimp in one slice of bacon and place on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Cook your bacon wrapped shrimp for 20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- We like to grab a bag of frozen, fully cooked shrimp from the grocery store. You’ll want to follow the package directions for thawing your shrimp before wrapping them with bacon.
- Using fully cooked shrimp makes it easier to prepare this appetizer since you don’t need to worry about both the shrimp and the bacon reaching a certain temperature.
- The zest from the fresh lemon adds a nice contrast to the savoriness of the bacon.
- You can also sprinkle your shrimp with bottled lemon juice.
- I like to omit any seasoning since the shrimp and bacon both bring plenty of flavor to the table. However, you can toss your shrimp in salt and pepper or use your favorite seafood seasoning if you want to add a different flavor profile.
- While we use medium sized shrimp you can also use large or jumbo shrimp.
- You can store your leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat your shrimp in the oven for 10 minutes at 300°F. This will reheat your shrimp and ensure it stays nice and crispy.
