Seafood Essentials Simple Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

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.

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.