Description
Indulge in perfectly cooked shrimp wrapped in crispy, savory bacon, kissed with a zesty garlic-lemon marinade. This elegant dish bakes to perfection in the oven, offering restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large (21/25 count) or jumbo (16/20 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 8–10 strips regular-cut bacon, cut in half crosswise
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
- Wooden skewers (soaked for 30 minutes) or metal skewers
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Shrimp & Bacon: Pat shrimp very dry with paper towels. Cut bacon strips in half.
- 2. Make Marinade: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Add shrimp, toss to coat, and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 3. Assemble Skewers: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet. Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon and thread onto skewers, leaving a small space between each shrimp.
- 4. Bake: Arrange skewers on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and shrimp are opaque pink. Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispness, watching closely.
- 5. Garnish & Serve: Remove from oven, rest briefly, then garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins