These bacon wrapped shrimp are jumbo prawns wrapped with bacon and brushed with a sweet and savory glaze, then broiled to perfection. A simple yet elegant appetizer or main course option that is sure to get rave reviews from family and friends!
Everything is better with bacon! My family always requests bacon green beans and bacon mac and cheese for dinner. When you wrap shrimp in bacon, you end up with decadent little bites that are perfect for any occasion.
When I’m looking for a meal option that’s sure to impress, I turn to bacon wrapped shrimp. The smoky bacon pairs so well with the tender shrimp and sweet and savory glaze. You can serve these shrimp as a party snack, or offer them up with a starch and a vegetable as the star of a meal.
If you want to see what else you can wrap with bacon, take a look at my recipes for bacon wrapped chicken, bacon wrapped asparagus and bacon wrapped meatloaf. There are so many fantastic ways to enjoy bacon!
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Ingredients
To make bacon wrapped shrimp you will need large shrimp, bacon, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. You might want some parsley to garnish the shrimp.
How Do You Make Bacon Wrapped Shrimp?
Make this bacon wrapped shrimp recipe by wrapping a piece of bacon around each shrimp. Use a toothpick to hold the strips of bacon in place. Place the shrimp on a sheet pan. In a small bowl, make some sauce by mixing together maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic power, salt and pepper. Brush half the sauce over the shrimp. Next, the shrimp go in the oven to broil for a few minutes. Take the shrimp out halfway through the cook time and brush the rest of the sauce over the shrimp. Broil them again until the shrimp are done and the bacon is crispy. Sprinkle the shrimp with parsley and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
- Choose the largest shrimp that you can afford. Larger shrimp are easier to wrap with bacon and they won’t overcook as the bacon crisps up. I prefer to use colossal shrimp (under 15 per pound), but the extra jumbo shrimp 16-20 per pound count will also work.
- I like to leave the tails on my shrimp for a nicer presentation.
- You can serve your shrimp with the toothpicks intact as an appetizer, or remove the toothpicks if you’re planning to serve them as a main course.
- You can place a wire rack on your baking sheet to make the bacon on the bottom of the shrimp crispier.
- You can place aluminum foil under your shrimp for easier cleanup.
Quick Tip
Make sure to use a regular cut of bacon – thick cut bacon will take too long to cook through.
Recipe FAQs
Bacon wrapped shrimp stay good in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to 3 days.
The keys to cooking shrimp that taste good are to not overcook the shrimp and to season the shrimp. In this bacon wrapped shrimp recipe, you can broil the shrimp the perfect amount of time so they are tender and not rubbery. You can also season the shrimp with a sweet and savory sauce which includes maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
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How To Peel And Devein Shrimp
If you buy shrimp with shells on them, you can remove the shells by peeling them off with your fingers starting on the side with the legs. The shell may come off in sections. Take care the leave the tails on the shrimp. If you don’t see a cut down the back of your shrimp, you may also need to devein the shrimp. Use a paring knife to cut a slit along the back of the shrimp on the opposite side from the legs. Then use the knife or a wooden skewer to remove the vein which looks like a dark tube running down the shrimp.
Flavor Variations
While this recipe is fantastic as written, you can change it up to suit your own taste.
- Seafood: This recipe also works well with scallops, crab, imitation crab or even chunks of fish such as halibut or mahi mahi. You can also check out my bacon wrapped scallops recipe.
- Spicy: Bring the heat by adding some chili powder or cayenne pepper to your sauce. You can also add a dash of hot sauce.
- Sauce: You can dip these shrimp in several delicious sauces. You can try cocktail sauce, homemade BBQ sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey mustard sauce or even a little melted butter.
- Lemon: Squeeze a little lemon juice over your shrimp for a bright citrus flavor.
What Should You Serve With Shrimp?
You can serve these shrimp on their own as a party snack, or with side dishes as a main course. I like to serve my bacon wrapped shrimp over sides like sour cream mashed potatoes or mashed red potatoes. I also like to make the creamy linguine from my creamy shrimp linguine and just use this bacon wrapped shrimp recipe for the shrimp. You can also enjoy these shrimp with steamed rice and a green vegetable on the side such as sauteed broccolini, roasted asparagus, creamed spinach or roasted green beans.
Bacon and shrimp is an amazing combination that is only made better by the delicious sweet and savory sauce. Next time you want shrimp, try them wrapped with bacon for a fun twist!
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp deveined and peeled, tails left on
- 1 pound bacon slices cut in half crosswise
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Wrap a slice of bacon around each shrimp and secure with a toothpick. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush half the mixture over the top of each of the shrimp.
- Broil for 10-15 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and shrimp are cooked through. Brush the remaining sauce over the shrimp halfway through the cook time.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Notes
- Choose the largest shrimp that you can afford. Larger shrimp are easier to wrap with bacon and they won’t overcook as the bacon crisps up. I prefer to use colossal shrimp (under 15 per pound), but the extra jumbo shrimp 16-20 per pound count will also work.
- I like to leave the tails on my shrimp for a nicer presentation.
- Make sure to use a regular cut of bacon – thick cut bacon will take too long to cook through.
Absolutely love this recipe, it is my go-to when I’m wanting shrimp for dinner other than the usual/ scampi ways to make shrimp!!!
Can these be served at room temperature? I would love to make them but the party is across town. Hopefully I can put them on a platter, drive 25 minutes and set them on the table when I get there.
I think that would be fine! I’d just cover them tightly with foil to try and keep them warm.
Hi, I am making these today. Do I broil on Hi or Lo? Cannot wait to try this recipe!
I broil on high!
I found that this recipe turns out best when you turn/ flip the shrimp over halfway through the broiling process, that way the bacon gets crisp all the way around
If you have not tried this recipe you MUST! So amazing and flavorful! We could not stop eating them!
I can only set my broiler to Low or High – how far below the broiler should these bacon wrapped shrimp be put so they don’t burn as 15 minutes seems a long time?
You want them to be about 6-6 inches away from the broiler, you can check occasionally to make sure they’re not getting too brown. I find it takes this long for the bacon to get crispy.
These shrimp are the perfect appetizer. My family and I did a test run and we all loved them. Can’t wait to share them with friends.
What a great appetizer! I always love shrimp, but wrapping them in bacon is such a great idea that just brings the flavour up a notch or two. Love it!
What’s not to love about this appetizer! Perfect finger foods with just the right amount of crispy crunch! These will be a hit on New Year’s Eve!
This is so easy to make and is a delicious app to serve friends and family!
This sounds like such a perfect New Year’s appetizer! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness!! These would be a perfect appetizer for a New Years Party!
I love the sound of that sauce!
This is our favorite!!
You made shrimp even better by adding bacon! They look completely divine!
The addition of bacon is always a great idea! I know these are going to be a hit.