BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

An easy and delicious appetizer or main course, these bacon-wrapped shrimp are sure to please a crowd. The sweet and savory BBQ sauce complements the salty bacon and juicy shrimp perfectly.

Ingredients:

    • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 12 slices bacon
    • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon mustard (dijon or spicy brown)
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and fresh black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Cut the bacon strips in half.

  3. Wrap each shrimp with a half slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick or skewer.

  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.

  5. Place the bacon-wrapped shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  6. Brush the shrimp with the BBQ sauce mixture.

  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are cooked through.

  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts:

  • Serving size: 2 shrimp
  • Calories: 250
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Sodium: 400mg

Tips:

  • For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in the BBQ sauce mixture for 30 minutes before wrapping them in bacon.

  • If you don’t have a skewer or toothpick, you can secure the bacon with a piece of kitchen twine.

  • Serve the shrimp with a side of your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.

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