Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
by Sommer Collier — on May 14, 2025 
These plump, tender and succulent bacon wrapped shrimp are basted with Thai sweet chili sauce for a burst of sweetness and spicy flavor in every bite! This easy no-fail recipe to make baked shrimp wrapped in bacon is perfect for parties and any occasion.
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
From intimate dinner parties to fully blown-out summer barbecues, I LOVE being the “Hostess with the Most-ess” at our house! The food, the friends and family, the food, the fun, the laughter and food… There’s nothing better than gathering with loved ones to enjoy some great dishes together.
And when we want to serve appetizers slightly more elevated and impressive than classic dips and snacks, but don’t want to get too fancy, you can’t go wrong by wrapping something tasty in bacon!
Why You’ll Love Our Recipe for Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon
- 3 Ingredients – You can make this recipe with just two ingredients, bacon and shrimp… However, for an extra boost of amazing flavor, we are using Thai sweet chili sauce as a glaze over the shrimp.
- Easy to Make – The secret to perfectly cooked shrimp with bacon is to partially cook the bacon first, before wrapping it around the raw shrimp. Then just bake and baste, and boom – serve ’em up as-is or with dipping sauces.
- Ready to Party – These spicy sweet bacon-wrapped shrimp are super handy to pick up by the tail or toothpick, and make the perfect party snack and appetizer!
Like our irresistible Bacon Wrapped Chicken and Bacon-Wrapped Baked Brie recipes, this nearly foolproof bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe turns simple grocery items into a crowd-pleasing masterpiece!
3 Ingredients and Tips
- Shrimp – Use extra-large shrimp that are peeled and deveined. The bigger the better! See our handy guide for How to Clean Shrimp! But leave the tails on for easy grabbing.
- Bacon – You want bacon strips that are thin, but high-quality, so the bacon isn’t too fatty and/or full of holes. Avoid thick-cut bacon slices, which are difficult to wrap around the shrimp.
- Sweet chili sauce – AKA Asian spicy sweet and sour sauce.
You’ll also need toothpicks to hold the bacon around the shrimp.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
If you’ve ever had really good bacon wrapped shrimp, you might be wondering how they get each piece of bacon nice and crispy while not overcooking the shrimp. After all, crispy bacon takes anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes to cook in the oven, while shrimp can cook in 3 to 5 minutes!
To make the most amazing bacon wrap shrimp you’ve ever had, you need to partially cook the bacon before wrapping the shrimp. Giving the bacon a head start in the oven allows the bacon to be almost cooked, but still flexible, before you wrap them around the shrimp. Then they finish up as the shrimp cook!
Find the full 3-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Shrimp recipe with detailed instructions, storage tips, and a video tutorial in the printable form at the bottom of the post.
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Shrimp wrapped in bacon is best enjoyed shortly after cooking. But you can save leftovers for a day or two in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheating – You have to be careful not to overcook the shrimp and bacon… I suggest warming them in the microwave for only 20-30 seconds at 50% power.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve these crispy, glistening beauties on their own or serve them with all kinds of wonderful dipping sauces! Here are a few of our favorite recipes:
- Aji Verde (Peruvian green sauce)
- Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
- Seafood Dipping Sauce
- Yum Yum Sauce
- Gyoza Dipping Sauce
Frequently Asked Questions
No, I don’t recommend grilling them. They’ll cook too quickly, and you run the risk of overcooking them.
YES! But note that you will have to work in batches for both bacon and shrimp. You can air fry the bacon first, then wrap the shrimp per the usual recipe. Then place the wrapped shrimp in an air fryer basket, preheated to 400°F and cook for the same amount of time as the regular recipe.
Yes again! You can do all of the cooking on a large griddle or skillet. But again, you will need to work in batches.
Sure, you can! We like the addition of chili sauce because it’s packed with flavor from garlic, spicy chili pepper, and sugar. However, you can skip the sweet chili sauce and mix BBQ sauce with honey to brush over the top. You can also season the shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, or chili powder before baking.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound extra-large raw shrimp cleaned and deveined
- 1 pound bacon thin strips, not thick-cut
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce (spicy sweet and sour)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Set out a large rimmed baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Lay the bacon strips out in a single layer. Once the oven is hot, cook the bacon for 5-7 minutes, until it is mostly cooked, but still very flexible. *If the bacon gets too crispy in this step, you will not be able to wrap it around the shrimp without breaking it. Check the bacon at the 5-minute mark and cook a couple more minutes only if needed.
- Meanwhile, clean the shrimp. You can leave the tails on for appearance, or remove them entirely.
- Once the bacon comes out of the oven allow it to cool for 2-3 minutes. Use kitchen shears to cut the bacon strips in half so you have enough short strips for each shrimp.
- Wrap each shrimp with a bacon strip. Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place. Then lay it back on the baking sheet.
- Once all the shrimp are wrapped with bacon strips and laying in an even layer on the baking sheet, place them back in the oven. Bake for 3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Use tongs to flip the shrimp. Then brush sweet chili sauce over each shrimp. Place them back in the oven for 3 more minutes.
- Serve warm, or allow the shrimp to cool. Serve as-is, or with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Shrimp wrapped in bacon is best to enjoy shortly after cooking. But you can save leftovers for a day or two in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheating – You have to be careful to not over cook the shrimp and bacon… I suggest warming them in the microwave for only 20-30 seconds at 50% power.
WOW best bacon wrapped shrimp I’ve ever made! The sweet thai chili sauce was spot-on and the bacon cooked just right. Thank you for such a foolproof recipe!
Simple, quick, and SO flavorful! I made this for a family get-together, and everyone asked for the recipe. It’s the perfect appetizer!
This bacon wrapped shrimp was a total hit at my party! The bacon came out perfectly crisp, and the shrimp stayed juicy. Definitely making this again!