Shrimp wrapped in bacon
Shrimp wrapped in bacon is a delicious appetizer where shrimp are wrapped in strips of bacon and then cooked until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp is tender. It's a popular dish that combines the savory flavors of bacon with the sweet and succulent taste of shrimp.
Ingredients
- 16 large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 slices bacon cut in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Wrap each shrimp with a half slice of bacon. Secure with a wooden skewer.
- Brush the seasoned oil mixture over the bacon-wrapped shrimp.
- Place the shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp is cooked through.
- You can also broil the shrimp for a couple of minutes at the end to make the bacon extra crispy.
- Serve hot as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of salad.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 11g (22%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 103mg (34%)Sodium: 456mg (20%)Potassium: 96mg (3%)Fiber: 0.05gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 163IU (3%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 44mg (4%)Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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