Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + marinating Broil: 5 min.
YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.
I tweaked this bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe to please my family, and boy were they glad! For less heat, skip the jalapenos. —Debbie Cheek, State Road, North Carolina
Ingredients
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30 uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
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6 tablespoons creamy Caesar salad dressing, divided
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15 bacon strips, halved crosswise
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2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
Directions
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1.
Preheat broiler. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 4 tablespoons dressing; let stand 15 minutes.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm.
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3.
Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Top each shrimp with a jalapeno slice and wrap with a bacon strip; secure with a toothpick. Place on a greased rack of a broiler pan.
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4.
Broil 4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with remaining dressing after turning.
Nutrition Facts
1 appetizer: 34 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat.
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