Bacon Wrapped Shrimp With Apple Smoked Gouda Recipes

BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Position a rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Whisk the lemon juice, garlic, paprika, thyme, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking dish. Add the shrimp and toss to coat; marinate in the refrigerator, 20 minutes.
• Turn the shrimp in the marinade to coat well. One at a time, remove each shrimp and wrap with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick if desired. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Spoon any remaining marinade over the shrimp. Broil, turning the shrimp once, until the bacon is slightly crisp and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.

APPLE-GOUDA PIGS IN A BLANKET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles; cut each lengthwise into 3 thin triangles. On the wide end of each triangle, place 1 slice apple, 1 folded piece cheese and 1 sausage; roll up tightly., Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, point side down. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. If desired, serve with dressing.

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH APPLE & SMOKED GOUDA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium temperature and spray with non stick cooking spray. Butterfly the shrimps, careful not to separate the two halves. Peel apples and slice them thinly to get 18 slices. To assemble the shrimp, fold a apple slice and some of the gouda cheese between each shrimp. Wrap the shrimp from one end to the other with a piece of bacon; secure with a pick. Grill the shrimp 4-5 minutes per side until bacon is crispy and shrimp is cooked through. Meanwhile whisk together the apple butter, sour cream and balsamic vinegar; spoon into a serving dish. To serve, remove picks from the shrimp and place on a platter with the sauce. Makes 18 or 6 appetizer servings.

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Wrap shrimp in bacon, and secure with toothpicks.
• Lightly oil grate, and arrange shrimp on grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. The shrimp will be done when the bacon is fully cooked.