Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

Top down white plate, nearly a dozen bacon wrapped shrimp are loaded onto the plate in a single layer.

5 stars (3 reviews)

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.

Prep Time20

Cook Time13

Total Time33

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: - 24 shrimp

Calories: 124kcal

Author: Sommer Collier

Equipment

Toothpicks

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)

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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.

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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.

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