Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Have you ever had one of those dinners where it was so good you could eat the exact same thing the next day? This is one of them. A good friend of ours brought these to a party we had as an appetizer…they were to-die-for! We loved them so much we made them for dinner one night, and this is our version.
The shrimp is lightly dusted with BBQ seasoning and wrapped with smokey bacon that’s grilled to a crisp. Next is a glaze of tangy-sweet BBQ sauce to add a delicious stickiness. As if that wasn’t enough, I made my risotto with baby peas to add the final taa-daa. I think you’ll love this….we sure did. When cooking these on the grill, remember the bacon must be crisp…that’s the ticket, and you must use thin sliced bacon or you’ll overcook the shrimp. Totally YUM!
Ingredients
- 1 dozen shrimp – 21-30 count (can use larger if you want – just use less), shelled, deveined, tails left on, and sliced down the back – not quite butterflied
- 1-2 Tbsp of your favorite gluten free BBQ seasoning (depends on salt content)
- 6 slices of thin smokey bacon, cut in half to make 12 pieces (thick cut won’t get crispy)
- Johnathan’s Q BBQ sauce or your favorite gluten free BBQ sauce
- 12 toothpicks
Directions
Prepare the shrimp: Remove the shells and leave the tails on, devein each shrimp – front and back. Next, take a small paring knife and make a slit down the back of each shrimp – almost enough to butterfly them. We find doing this gives the shrimp a better texture when grilled.
Lay the shrimp on a plate or cutting board with the cut back side open (this seasons the inside). Sprinkle the BBQ seasoning over each shrimp- don’t over-season as Shrimp is delicate and easily ruined if over-salted…remember the bacon adds flavor to these as well. Take one of the 12 pieces of bacon and wrap around the shrimp securing with a toothpick. Set on plate and repeat for each of the 12 shrimp.
Preheat grill on high until it comes to temp. Reduce to Medium-High and place shrimp on grates for 4 minutes then turn for another 4 minutes (or until bacon is crisp). It’s all about the bacon! Baste one side of the shrimps with the BBQ Sauce and cook for 1 minute. Turn and baste the other side, cooking for 1 more minute. Remove from grill and enjoy.
