Description
Delightful crispy bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizers that bring a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors to your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16–20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Thin-cut bacon strips (adjust quantity according to preference)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Toothpicks
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne in a mixing bowl.
- Wrap a piece of bacon snugly around each shrimp and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange the wrapped shrimp on the wire rack or directly on the foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway to ensure even browning.
- Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes if desired for extra crispiness.
- Serve warm alongside lemon wedges.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Assemble in advance and refrigerate. Allow to sit at room temperature before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg