These three-ingredient bacon-wrapped BBQ shrimp are one of the easiest and most delicious appetizers you will ever make. They are always the star of any game day or party spread.
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Everything is better with bacon, especially these barbecue bacon-wrapped shrimp.
The shrimp are juicy, the bacon is smoky, and the barbecue sauce is tangy. It's the perfect trifecta of flavors and textures.
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Why you will love this
- The bacon drippings baste the shrimp, resulting in a wonderfully succulent bite.
- These shrimp are easy to prepare, yet impressive in taste and presentation.
- Salty bacon and sweet barbecue sauce are a match made in flavor heaven.
- These shrimp will turn any steak or chicken dinner into a special surf and turf meal.
More shrimp favorites to try: Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter.
Ingredient notes
- Shrimp - It's best to use larger shrimp so they don't overcook in the time it takes to fully cook the bacon. I used size 16-20, which means 16-20 shrimp per pound. Buy shrimp that is already deveined to add ease and convenience.
- Bacon - Thin-sliced bacon works best since it needs to cook completely in the time it takes to cook the shrimp.
- Barbecue sauce - Use homemade hoisin BBQ sauce or your favorite store-bought variety.
Step-by-step instructions
See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
- Thaw the shrimp if frozen. Start with deveined shrimp and peel if necessary.
- Cut the bacon in half crosswise. Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp. Secure with a toothpick. Arrange the shrimp on an aluminum foil-lined sheet pan fitted with a rack.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes at 400 degrees until the shrimp is mostly opaque and the bacon is mostly cooked.
- Turn the oven up to 425 degrees. Brush the shrimp with barbecue sauce.
- Bake for another 5-10 minutes until the bacon is browned and crispy around the edges.
- Serve immediately. Serve with extra sauce on the side if desired.
Serving suggestions
- Appetizer - Serve for game day, parties, game night, or with any snack spread.
- Main dish - Serve with risotto with bacon, leftover pork fried rice, or hashbrown casserole.
- Salads - Serve alongside a green salad with balsamic dressing, broccoli cauliflower salad, broccoli cheddar pasta salad, or Miracle Whip coleslaw.
Expert Tips
- Cook the shrimp on a rack so the heat can circulate. This helps the bacon cook completely on all sides.
- Use thin-cut bacon for wrapping the shrimp. This ensures the bacon cooks completely without overcooking the shrimp.
- Use larger-sized shrimp. Again, this helps the shrimp not to overcook in the time it takes to cook the bacon.
- Wait until the last few minutes to add the barbecue sauce. The sugar in the BBQ sauce helps the bacon to caramelize and get crispy. If the sauce is added in the beginning, it will burn.
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Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Shrimp
These three-ingredient bacon-wrapped BBQ shrimp are one of the easiest and most delicious appetizers you will ever make. They are always the star of any game day or party spread.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp (16-20 count, peeled and deveined)
- 8-10 slices thin-cut bacon
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp if frozen. Start with deveined shrimp and peel if necessary.
- Cut the bacon in half crosswise. Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp. Secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange the shrimp on an aluminum foil-lined sheet pan fitted with a rack. Bake for 18-22 minutes at 400℉ until the shrimp is mostly opaque and the bacon is mostly cooked. Turn the oven up to 425℉.
- Brush the shrimp with barbecue sauce. Bake for another 5-10 minutes until the bacon is browned and crispy around the edges. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
Shrimp: Use 16-20 count shrimp (16-20 shrimp per pound) and thin-cut bacon to ensure everything cooks in the same amount of time.
Basting with sauce: Add the barbecue sauce during the last 5-10 minutes to prevent it from burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 1179mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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