Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

White rectangle serving plate filled with bacon wrapped shrimp and garnished with fresh parsley.

5 from 9 votes

These delicious bite-size Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are the best quick and easy appetizer, perfect for game day, holidays, and special occasions. Made with juicy shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon and brushed with a sweet and spicy honey cajun glaze

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Seafood, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe, Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon

Servings: shrimp (approximately)

Author: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
8 pieces bacon cut into quarters
2 tablespoons honey plus more for serving
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne optional
fresh parsley to garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Cut the bacon slices into quarters (to make a total of 32 smaller pieces). Depending on how many shrimp you have, you may end up with a few pieces of extra bacon.
Wrap a quarter piece of bacon around each shrimp and secure it with a toothpick. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
In a small bowl, combine the honey, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Use a pastry brush to brush over both sides of the shrimp.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the shrimp is cooked and the bacon is crispy. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and additional honey, if desired.

Notes

Nutritional information is an approximate calculation for 1 bacon-wrapped shrimp.
Leftovers: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To make ahead, simply wrap the shrimp in bacon and place them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 24 hours ahead of time. When ready to bake, brush with the glaze and bake as instructed.

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