Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe
Bacon wrapped shrimp is a grill cooked shrimp recipe. Prepared with an oil based marinade flavored with onions, oregano, cayenne and garlic powder, the shrimps are wrapped in bacon strips. Grilled uncovered,. The bacon wrapped shrimp comes out incredibly savory and rich. served with rice as a side, it makes a great accompaniment.
Ingredients
| Frozen shrimp | 1 pound, deveined | |
| Onion | 1 Small, finely chopped | |
| 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil | ||
| Sugar | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Cayenne pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Dried oregano | 1/4 Teaspoon, crushed | |
| Garlic powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Bacon | 1/2 pound | |
| Mexican Fried Rice | ||
Directions
Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
Place shrimp in plastic bag; set in bowl.
For marinade, in small bowl, combine onion, oil, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano and garlic powder.
Pour marinade over shrimp; close bag.
Marinate shrimp 3 hours in refrigerator, turning occasionally.
Cut bacon slices into halves length wise, then crosswise.
In large skillet, partially cook bacon.
Drain on paper toweling.
Drain shrimp; reserve marinade.
Wrap bacon strips around shrimp and secure with wooden picks.
Place shrimp in wire grill basket or on 12x9-inch piece of heavy-duty foil.
Grill shrimp, on uncovered grill, over medium-hot Charcoal Briquets 6 minutes or until bacon and shrimp are done, turning basket or individual shrimp once and basting with marinade.
Serve with Mexican Fried Rice.
Place shrimp in plastic bag; set in bowl.
For marinade, in small bowl, combine onion, oil, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano and garlic powder.
Pour marinade over shrimp; close bag.
Marinate shrimp 3 hours in refrigerator, turning occasionally.
Cut bacon slices into halves length wise, then crosswise.
In large skillet, partially cook bacon.
Drain on paper toweling.
Drain shrimp; reserve marinade.
Wrap bacon strips around shrimp and secure with wooden picks.
Place shrimp in wire grill basket or on 12x9-inch piece of heavy-duty foil.
Grill shrimp, on uncovered grill, over medium-hot Charcoal Briquets 6 minutes or until bacon and shrimp are done, turning basket or individual shrimp once and basting with marinade.
Serve with Mexican Fried Rice.
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