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:
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 slices bacon
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- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
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- 1 tablespoon honey
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- 1 tablespoon mustard (dijon or spicy brown)
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- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Cut the bacon strips in half.
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Wrap each shrimp with a half slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick or skewer.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Place the bacon-wrapped shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Brush the shrimp with the BBQ sauce mixture.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are cooked through.
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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:
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For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in the BBQ sauce mixture for 30 minutes before wrapping them in bacon.
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If you don’t have a skewer or toothpick, you can secure the bacon with a piece of kitchen twine.
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Serve the shrimp with a side of your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.
