Spicy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
(from emily8260’s recipe box)
Source: tasteofhome.com
Prep time: 60 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: appetizer, seafood
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 18 jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 9 bacon strips, halved
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
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In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels. Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
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Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill bacon-wrapped shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning and basting with reserved marinade.