Kento Nanami
Culinary Explorer
If youâre looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the irresistible flavors of succulent shrimp and crispy bacon, then youâve found it! These Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family at any gathering. Theyâre the perfect balance of sweet and savory, thanks to the brown sugar and chipotle powder, and theyâre quick to whip up in the oven. Plus, they look fantastic on a platter! Letâs dive into this mouthwatering recipe thatâs sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients:
These bacon-wrapped delights are sure to be a hit! Enjoy!
- 1 lb shrimp (about 20), cleaned, peeled, and deveined
- 7 thick slices of bacon, cut into thirds
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- Œ cup brown sugar
- œ tablespoon chipotle powder (or more to taste)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Wrap each shrimp with a third of a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Arrange the wrapped shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and chipotle powder.
- Generously brush each shrimp with about two-thirds of the butter mixture, then set the remaining mixture aside.
- Bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After that, switch your oven to broil.
- Brush each shrimp again with the remaining butter mixture (stir it before brushing) and broil for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly and slightly crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
These bacon-wrapped delights are sure to be a hit! Enjoy!