Description
Sizzling Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp brings together juicy seafood and crispy bacon in a flavor-packed bite that will make your taste buds dance. Grab some jumbo shrimp, wrap them in smoky bacon, and get ready for a seriously delicious appetizer that disappears faster than you can plate it.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 8 slices bacon
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Mix ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl for your spice blend.
- Wrap each of the 1 pound large shrimp with half a bacon slice, securing tightly with a toothpick.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place a wire rack on top.
- Brush the bacon-wrapped shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil and generously sprinkle the prepared spice mixture over each piece.
- Bake the shrimp for 15-20 minutes at 400°F until the bacon turns crispy and shrimp are fully cooked.
- For extra crispiness, broil the shrimp for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a small bowl to create a quick glaze.
- Drizzle the honey-lime mixture over the hot shrimp just before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a bright, fresh touch.
Notes
- Swap out regular bacon for turkey bacon to make the dish lighter and more heart-healthy for those watching calories.
- Use gluten-free chili powder and check bacon ingredients to ensure the recipe remains gluten-free for sensitive diners.
- Keep an eye on the shrimp during baking since they cook quickly and can become rubbery if overdone, so check them at the 15-minute mark.
- Soak wooden toothpicks in water for 10 minutes before using to prevent them from burning in the hot oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg