Easy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Shrimp
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1 pound extra-jumbo shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined with tails on
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1 pound center-cut bacon (not thick cut)
→ Seasoning Mix
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon honey
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ For Serving
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Toothpicks for securing
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Lemon wedges for serving
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 400°F with the rack in the middle. Cut your bacon lengthwise into thin strips - you'll need one for each shrimp. Lay these strips on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
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Pop the bacon in the oven for 6-8 minutes until it's starting to brown but still bendy. While that's happening, mix up your olive oil, honey, and all those lovely seasonings in a bowl, then toss your shrimp in this mixture.
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Move your partially cooked bacon to some paper towels to drain. Clean off that baking sheet, line it with parchment, and switch your oven to broil.
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Take each seasoned shrimp and wrap it in a bacon strip, starting from the thicker end. Secure with a toothpick and place it seam-side down on your baking sheet. Space them out nicely.
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Broil those wrapped shrimp for 4-6 minutes, giving the pan a spin halfway through. You want crispy bacon and perfectly cooked shrimp. Serve them up with some lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce!
# Notes:
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These bacon-wrapped shrimp make an impressive appetizer that's surprisingly easy to pull off. Perfect for parties or when you want to make dinner a bit fancy!