These bacon wrapped shrimp are jumbo prawns 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!
2poundslarge shrimpdeveined and peeled, tails left on
1poundbaconslices cut in half crosswise
1/4cupmaple syrup
2tablespoonssoy sauce
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2tablespoonschopped 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.