Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
We've got a shell of a shrimp dish that will have you bacon for more. Stuffed with cheese and wrapped with bacon, these appealing appetizers don't disappoint.
Course Appetizer, Seafood
Cuisine Continental
Servings 14 servings
Calories 1308.11 kcal
- 14 ounce(s) unpeeled fresh jumbo shrimp
- 2 ounce(s) Monterey jack cheese, cut into 14 (1 1/2 inch strips)
- 7 slices bacon, slices cut in half lengthwise
- 1/4 cup(s) butter, mellted
- 1 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon(s) garlic clove, pressed
- 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
Peel shrimp leaving tails on; de-vein if desired and butterfly the shrimp by making a deep slit down the back from the large end to the tail.
Place a cheese strip inside each slit and wrap sides of shrimp around cheese.
Then wrap in a bacon slice around each shrimp.
Secure with 2 wooden tooth picks.
Stir together butter and next 3 ingredients; brush on shrimp, and place on a baking sheet.
Broil 5 inches from the heat (with electric oven door partially open) 4 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp.
Calories: 1308.11kcalCarbohydrates: 2.42gProtein: 99.97gFat: 98gSaturated Fat: 51.81gCholesterol: 816.67mgSodium: 4646.03mgFiber: 0.06gSugar: 0.07g
Keyword Butter, Low Carb, Pork