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.
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