Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients
8 large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
4 strips bacon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F (180°C).
Wrap each shrimp with a half piece of bacon and slide onto a wooden skewer. (No need to soak the skewer.)
Repeat until all shrimp and bacon are used.
Bake on a 15x10 rimmed baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and shrimp is pink.
The rimmed baking sheet will catch the bacon grease.
Reserve grease for cooking other things, store in fridge.
Serve immediately on skewer.

Enjoy!

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Bacon wrapped shrimp skewers are the two-ingredient appetizer that disappears faster than anything else on the table. Each plump shrimp wraps in a half strip of bacon and bakes until the bacon crisps and the shrimp turns pink. The rimmed pan catches every drop of bacon grease — save it, because it is liquid gold.

Pro Tips

• Wrap each shrimp snugly with the bacon seam underneath so it stays closed as it roasts. A loose wrap unravels in the pan and the bacon dries out.
• No need to soak the wooden skewers for this quick bake — twenty-five minutes at 350°F is not enough time to scorch them.
• Do not overcook. Shrimp turn rubbery fast, so pull the tray the moment the bacon is crisp and the shrimp are pink and opaque.
• Save the rendered bacon grease in a jar in the fridge. It is incredible for roasting vegetables or frying eggs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many skewers does this recipe make?

Four skewers with two shrimp each — perfect as an appetizer for four people. Scale up the shrimp and bacon proportionally for a bigger crowd.

Can I grill these instead of baking?

Yes, over medium heat with the lid down until the bacon crisps. Keep the flame moderate — bacon fat causes flare-ups that char the shrimp.

What size shrimp should I buy?

Large or jumbo shrimp hold up to the bacon best. Small shrimp overcook before the bacon has a chance to crisp.

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Stav Kogan

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers

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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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• 8 large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 4 strips bacon

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Wrap each shrimp with a half piece of bacon and slide onto a wooden skewer. (No need to soak the skewer.)
3. Repeat until all shrimp and bacon are used.
4. Bake on a 15x10 rimmed baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and shrimp is pink. The rimmed baking sheet will catch the bacon grease.
5. Reserve grease for cooking other things, store in fridge.
6. Serve immediately on skewer.
7. Enjoy!

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