Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Juicy jumbo shrimp wrapped in smoky bacon, brushed with garlic Parmesan butter and broiled until crisp. An easy party appetizer or dinner in about 25 minutes!
Equipment
- baking sheet rimmed
- toothpicks optional
Ingredients
- 16 jumbo shrimp raw, peeled and deveined, tails on (16-20 count)
- 8 slices bacon regular cut, cut in half crosswise
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Set an oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler and turn the broiler on high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Par-cook the bacon: lay the bacon halves in a single layer on a paper towel-lined plate, cover with another paper towel and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the fat starts to look translucent but the bacon is still soft and bendable. Let it cool for a minute.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, black pepper and smoked paprika.
- Wrap a half slice of bacon snugly around the thickest part of each shrimp, leaving the tail free. Place the shrimp seam side down on the baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Secure any loose pieces with a toothpick.
- Brush the shrimp all over with the butter mixture.
- Broil for 4 minutes. Turn each shrimp with tongs and broil 3 to 4 minutes more, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the bacon is browned and crisp at the edges. Watch closely, since broilers vary.
- Let the shrimp rest for a minute, sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Bacon: use regular-cut bacon. Thick-cut bacon won't crisp before the shrimp is done.
- Oven par-cook option: instead of the microwave, bake the bacon halves on a sheet pan at 400°F for 5 to 6 minutes, until partly cooked but still bendable.
- Shrimp size: smaller shrimp cook faster, so start checking after 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Salt: the bacon and Parmesan add plenty of salt, so taste before adding any.
- Servings: 4 shrimp each as an appetizer. As a main dish, plan on 6 to 8 per person.
- Make ahead: wrap the shrimp up to 8 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate, then brush with the butter and broil right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 946mgPotassium: 218mgVitamin A: 615IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
