Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Name: Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon each salt, pepper, curry powder, ground cumin and ground coriander; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 18 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 9 bacon strips, halved lengthwise

This grilling recipe has been in our family for many years and always gets rave reviews. I combine tender marinated shrimp with bacon strips to produce these delightful appetizers that will surely disappear in a hurry. — Jane Bone, Cape Coral, Florida

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon each salt, pepper, curry powder, ground cumin and ground coriander
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
18 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
9 bacon strips, halved lengthwise

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels. Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill bacon-wrapped shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning and basting with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 329 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 191mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp in Quick Cooking July/August 2003

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randcbruns

Jun 1, 2019

These are super spicy. Too spicy for my family. I will cut the spices in half next time I try these.
BilliePock

Jul 20, 2017

Oh these are so good if you like spicy! I used the half teaspoon of cayenne pepper this was too much for my granddaughters, but for the adults it was perfect. I look forward to making these again.
angcy

Jan 5, 2014

The marinate is delish. I did not follow the cooking method; instead I baked it at 375 deg F for 15 minutes and then broiled it for a few minutes to get the char taste. All my New Years Eve party guests loved it.
adoptdals

Mar 30, 2013

I have made this many times its always a big hit. I make in the am for an evening event, refrigerate then put in a very hot oven til warmed through,delicious