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Finger-Lickin’-Good Shrimp

4 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
My husband and I were vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico when we happened upon a terrific restaurant that served shrimp wrapped in bacon. Though I've changed them slightly, these delicious appetizers are enjoyed by everyone who tries them. —Sandi Solari, Manteca, California
Finger-Lickin’-Good Shrimp
Finger-Lickin'-Good Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 12 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 6 bacon strips, cut in half
  • 1 ounce pepper Jack or cheddar cheese, julienned

Directions

  1. Cut a small slit on the back of each shrimp, not cutting all the way through. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the salad dressing and orange juice; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Drain and discard marinade. Place a piece of cheese in the slit of each shrimp. Wrap bacon around shrimp; secure ends with toothpicks.
  4. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil. Using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat with a drip pan.
  5. Place shrimp over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts

2 appetizers: 110 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.