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Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Skewers

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A quick and easy recipe for smoky, crispy bacon-wrapped shrimp skewers perfect for BBQs and snacks. Juicy shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon with a subtle smoky seasoning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp (16–20 count per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 8–10 slices bacon (thin or regular cut)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
  • Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound of large shrimp under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Cut each bacon slice in half if regular cut, or use whole slices if thin-cut. Wrap one shrimp with a bacon strip starting at the tail and spiraling tightly.
  4. Thread the wrapped shrimp onto soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with white ash.
  6. Place skewers on grill grates and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning carefully with tongs until bacon is crispy and shrimp turn opaque pink, about 8-10 minutes total.
  7. If bacon isn’t fully crisp, move skewers to indirect heat for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry thoroughly to ensure crispy bacon. Use thin-cut bacon for faster crisping. Soak wooden skewers to prevent burning. Maintain medium heat and turn skewers frequently to avoid flare-ups. Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before grilling. Reheat gently in oven to keep bacon crispy.

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