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    Home » Appetizers » Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

    Published: Dec 28, 2020 · Modified: Feb 2, 2021 by Lisa · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

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    shrimp on a gray plate with barbecue sauce in a small bowl.

    Looking for an easy last minute appetizer? Bacon Wrapped Shrimp comes together quickly and is an impressive addition to your appetizer spread.

    three plates filled with shrimp with a bowl of barbecue sauce and cilantro for garnish. this recipe

    You know those appetizers that look fancy but are really so easy that you kinda hope no one asks for the recipe because then your secret it out in the open?

    Well, these Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are just that and they are one of my favorites.

    Now, our love of appetizers is no secret. We have shared quite a collection over the years, but this one is perfect for a last minute addition to any party spread.

    Just make a quick stop by the store to grab the ingredients for this Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, and you can be sure everyone will be begging for the recipe.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQ
    • More Bacon Wrapped Recipes
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    Ingredients

    You only need a handful of ingredients and about 30 minutes from start to finish. After that, you can have your friends and family on their way to bacon heaven.

    bacon on a plate, spices in a bowl, shrimp in a bowl and small bowl of BBQ sauce.

    Instructions

    The key to getting the bacon crispy without over cooking the shrimp is to partially bake your bacon before you wrap the shrimp. It works like a charm, and you can be sure to have tender juicy shrimp every single time.

    bacon on sheet pan and shrimp in bowl.

    Step 1: Toss the seasonings with the shrimp and set aside.

    Step 2: Place the bacon on a jelly roll pan and parbake.

    shrimp on baking sheet, with barbecue sauce.

    Step 3: Wrap bacon around shrimp and bake.

    Step 4: Brush with BBQ sauce and serve!

    shrimp on a baking sheet with barbecue sauce and brush.

    FAQ

    How to do parbake bacon?

    Simple bake the bacon in the oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Bacon takes longer to cook than shrimp does. If you don't precook it, the bacon will not be crisp.

    How do I make barbecue seasoning?

    If you didn't pick up any barbecue seasoning at the store, don't fret it is easy to make at home. Simply mix a teaspoon each of salt, pepper, smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon chili powder.

    How to be sure bacon is crisp?

    Bake the shrimp on a rack in the pan to ensure that the grease from bacon goes below. Line the pan with foil for easy clean up!

    gray plate filled with shrimp and a small bowl of bbq sauce on the side.

    More Bacon Wrapped Recipes

    Bacon makes everything better! Check out our other favorite bacon appetizers.

    • Bacon Cream Cheese Bites these super popular appetizers rarely make it to the table before they disappear.
    • Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts the maple glaze give these tasty morsels the perfect salty and sweet combination.
    • Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites smoky and sweet these chicken bites are a perfect game day food.
    • Corn and Bacon Guacamole just when you think guac couldn't get any better, we added bacon.
    • These Apple Bacon Jalapeno Poppers are the a tasty trifecta of salty, spicy and sweet
    • Candied Bacon this flavor combination is crazy good, eat it plain or give your BLT a serious upgrade.
    • You only need 3 ingredients for these easy Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts.
    • Check out all of our  easy appetizers.

    Recipe

    Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

    Garnish With Lemon
    Bacon Wrapped Shrimp make an impressive appetizer for any party!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 514 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, but tails on
    • 1 pound bacon (regular thickness)
    • ½ Teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 Teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 Teaspoon black pepper
    • ⅓ Cup bbq sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a jelly roll pan with foil and place a baking rack on top.
    • Cut bacon in half lengthwise and place on rack so pieces are not touching. Bake for 10 minutes.
      1 pound bacon
    • Put chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine.
      ½ Teaspoon chili powder, ½ Teaspoon garlic powder, 1 Teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 Teaspoon kosher salt, 1 Teaspoon black pepper
    • Place shrimp in a medium bowl, sprinkle spices on and toss to coat.
      1 pound large shrimp
    • Remove bacon from oven and wrap the bacon around the shrimp, spiraling as you go up and ending right below tail.
    • Return pan to oven and bake for 20 minutes or until bacon is crisp and shrimp is cooked.
    • Remove from oven and brush shrimp with bbq sauce
      ⅓ Cup bbq sauce
    • Remove shrimp from rack and place on tray . Serve immediately.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 2shrimpCalories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 48gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 249mgSodium: 2329mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    These Bacon Wrapped Shrimp appetizers with barbecue socks are an impressive appetizer that come together quickly! No one needs to know how easy they are, you only need 4 ingredients and 30 minutes!

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    About Lisa

    Hi, I’m Lisa! Looking for the party? It’s probably at my house. Nothing brings me more joy than sharing good food with friends and family. That and a seriously good cocktail.

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    Comments

    1. Dontay Lesser says

      November 09, 2022 at 12:58 am

      What did you use for the bbq seasoning

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        November 09, 2022 at 2:06 am

        Hi Dontay, I used a mixture of chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper -the recipe has been updated or you can pick up an already made bbq seasoning at the store in the spice aisle. Hope this helps -Thank you!

        Reply
        • Dontay Lesser says

          November 10, 2022 at 10:20 pm

          What’s better with the tails on or off

        • Lisa says

          November 11, 2022 at 5:50 am

          Tails on is best!

    2. Jaclyn says

      November 25, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      These were a hit for a Thanksgiving appetizer. They went fast and everyone loved them.

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        November 26, 2021 at 7:36 am

        Awesome. So glad they were a hit!

        Reply
    3. marla says

      December 25, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      LOVE this appetizer!

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        December 26, 2014 at 7:03 am

        Thanks, Marla! Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    4. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

      December 24, 2014 at 11:55 am

      You nailed it! Easy and impressive---and delicious. My big day is the first for serving food.
      I like this recipe.

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        December 26, 2014 at 7:03 am

        Thanks, Carol! Happy New year!

        Reply
    5. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

      December 23, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      Oh my - shrimp and bacon are two of my favorite things, so I'm absolutely loving this recipe! Pinned!

      Reply
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