Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp could be just the gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe you've been looking for. This recipe serves 30 and costs 47 cents per serving. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 82 calories. 847 people were impressed by this recipe. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Head to the store and pick up shrimp, caesar salad dressing, jalapeno peppers, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. It works well as a cheap hor d'oeuvre. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 14%, which is not so awesome. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon, and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are very similar to this recipe.

Servings: 30

Preparation duration: 20 minutes

Cooking duration: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

15 bacon strips, cut in half

1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing, divided

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Equipment:

ziploc bags

microwave

frying pan

paper towels

toothpicks

broiler pan

Cooking instruction summary:

Directions Pour 6 tablespoons dressing into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet or microwave, cook bacon until cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain and discard marinade; place a jalapeno slice on each shrimp. Wrap bacon around shrimp; secure ends with toothpicks. Place shrimp on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with remaining dressing. Remove toothpicks. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen. Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face. Originally published as Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp in Simple & DeliciousNovember/December 2009, p42 Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer equals 34 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 113 mg sodium, trace carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 lean meat. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend

 

Step by step:


1. Pour 6 tablespoons dressing into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a skillet or microwave, cook bacon until cooked but not crisp.

3. Drain on paper towels.

4. Drain and discard marinade; place a jalapeno slice on each shrimp. Wrap bacon around shrimp; secure ends with toothpicks.

5. Place shrimp on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

6. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with remaining dressing.

7. Remove toothpicks.


Nutrition Information:

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82k Calories
4g Protein
6g Total Fat
0.33g Carbs
0% Health Score
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Calories
82k
4%

Fat
6g
11%

  Saturated Fat
1g
11%

Carbohydrates
0.33g
0%

  Sugar
0.15g
0%

Cholesterol
46mg
16%

Sodium
237mg
10%

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Protein
4g
9%

Selenium
9µg
14%

Phosphorus
46mg
5%

Vitamin K
4µg
4%

Manganese
0.06mg
3%

Zinc
0.43mg
3%

Vitamin E
0.43mg
3%

Vitamin B12
0.17µg
3%

Vitamin B3
0.54mg
3%

Calcium
24mg
2%

Iron
0.41mg
2%

Copper
0.05mg
2%

Vitamin B1
0.03mg
2%

Vitamin C
1mg
2%

Vitamin B6
0.04mg
2%

Magnesium
6mg
2%

Potassium
37mg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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