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Easy Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp: A Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer

Close-up of several perfectly cooked, glazed bacon wrapped shrimp piled on a white plate.
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Make this easy bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe for your next gathering. Juicy shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with a simple sweet and savory glaze. You can bake or broil these for perfect results.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound thin-cut bacon, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional, for a little heat)
  • Toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the shrimp completely dry using paper towels. This step helps the bacon crisp up.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, honey, and chipotle powder, if using, to create the glaze.
  4. Take one piece of shrimp and wrap it tightly with one half-strip of bacon. Secure the bacon with a toothpick inserted through the shrimp and bacon.
  5. Place the wrapped shrimp on the prepared wire rack.
  6. Brush the tops of the bacon-wrapped shrimp generously with half of the prepared glaze.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or broil for 6-8 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp is cooked through. Watch carefully under the broiler to prevent burning.
  8. Remove the shrimp from the oven or broiler. Brush with the remaining glaze.
  9. Let the shrimp cool slightly before serving. Remove toothpicks before serving to guests.

Notes

  • For the crispiest bacon, use thin-cut bacon rather than thick-cut.
  • If you prefer baking, 400°F yields a good balance of crispness and tenderness.
  • You can prepare and assemble these bacon wrapped shrimp appetizers up to 4 hours ahead of time. Store them covered in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

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