Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Appetizer Food

GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toss the shrimp in a large bowl with the tequila, garlic and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• Drain the shrimp and then toss with the oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Wrap each shrimp with a slice of bacon. Thread 2 shrimp and 2 lime pieces on each skewer, alternating between the two.
• Lightly oil the grill grates and grill until the bacon is crisp and shrimp are firm, flipping as needed, about 5 minutes.

BACON-WRAPPED PINEAPPLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Holding a shrimp, nest a chunk of pineapple in the natural curve of the shrimp then wrap bacon around the shrimp and pineapple.
• Place with bacon seam side down in heated oil, or you can secure with a wooden toothpick if you like.
• Continue with remaining shrimp, bacon, and pineapple. Cook each for 3 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp and shrimp are opaque and firm.

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cut each piece of bacon in half lengthwise. Then cut each slice crosswise to
• make 20 pieces.
• Wrap 1 piece of bacon around each shrimp, and secure with
• a wooden toothpick.
• Place the shrimp on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 degrees
• for about 20 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink.
• Transfer to a serving
• platter, and serve hot.

GRILLED BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP APPETIZER

Steps:

• Cut jalapeno in half, remove and discard seeds and dice into small pieces.
• Stir jalapeno pieces into cream cheese and set aside.
• Cut a slit into the back of each shrimp.
• Gently "stuff" the cream cheese mixture into the shrimp.
• Wrap one slice of bacon completely around the shrimp several times and secure with toothpicks.
• Place shrimp on a foil lined grilling basket or tray.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Place on grill and close the lid, checking every 2 minutes, turning at least one time until bacon is browned - depending on the temperature of the grill this is anywhere from 7-12 minutes.

GRILLED BBQ BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut up the onion and peppers in large chunks approximately 1 inch squares or a little larger.
• Cut the bacon slices into thirds and slightly cook the bacon until it is softened but not crispy.
• (this could be done in the microwave) Wrap the shrimp in the bacon slices and assemble the Kabobs on the metal skewers starting with bacon wrapped shrimp, a chunk of red pepper, onion, mushroom cap, and green pepper then another bacon wrapped shrimp.
• fill the skewer.
• Place the Skewers on a preheated grill with slightly greased foil.
• As you are cooking the skewers, baste with the BBQ sauce on each side for approximately 7 to 10 minutes (depending on the temperature of your grill.) Enjoy!

SMOKY GRILLED SHRIMP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, horseradish and garlic; set aside 1/3 cup. Brush remaining mixture over both sides of shrimp. Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp; thread onto two metal or soaked wooden skewers., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with reserved sauce.

GRILLED BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine butter and spices, add shrimp, stirring to coat the shrimp. Let shrimp marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Slice bacon in half and cook over medium high heat to render out some fat, keeping bacon flexible. Drain the bacon and pat grease out with a paper towel.
• Wrap each piece of shrimp with a piece of bacon. Slide on to skewers. If you use wooden skewers, the skewers need to be soaked in water for about 15 minute in water or use metal ones.
• Grill on a hot grill until shrimp are opaque. Use remainder of marinade when turning the shrimp.