Seafood Essentials Simple Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipes

SEAFOOD ESSENTIALS: SIMPLE BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• If you have a rimmed baking sheet and a fitted wire rack, you are good to go.
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Add the shrimp, olive oil, tamari sauce, salt and pepper to a bowl, then toss to combine.
• Place a rack in the lower position and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
• Add the bacon to a parchment-lined baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and precook in the oven until the bacon has rendered its fat, but is still pliable, 7 - 9 minutes. Do not let it crisp.
• Once the bacon has cooled, wrap each shrimp with a slice of bacon, and place back onto the baking sheet.
• Some similar recipes call for using toothpicks to hold the bacon in place; however, I found by tucking the ends under the shrimp solves that natty little problem.
• Place into the oven and bake until the bacon crisps, about 12 - 14 minutes.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Serve by themselves or with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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.

BACON-WRAPPED SEAFOOD SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, cayenne and garlic powder; add shrimp and scallops. Seal bag and turn to coat; let stand for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain and discard marinade. Wrap one bacon piece around each shrimp and scallop half. , On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp, scallops and lemon wedges. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque, turning occasionally. Remove from skewers; squeeze lemon wedges over seafood.