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.
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 with extra sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
Use 16-20 count shrimp (16-20 shrimp per pound) and thin-cut bacon to ensure everything cooks in the same amount of time.
Add the barbecue sauce during the last 5-10 minutes to prevent it from burning.