Can I use frozen shrimp for this recipe?

Absolutely! Just make sure to thaw them completely before brining and grilling. Fresh or frozen, the shrimp will taste great wrapped in bacon and grilled to perfection.

What does brining shrimp do?

Brining the shrimp in a salt and sugar mixture helps ensure that the seafood remains tender while cooking. The sugar helps ensure that the outside of the shrimp cooks a bit better on our grill.

What dipping sauces go well with bacon-wrapped shrimp?

Try serving them with a tangy barbecue sauce, a zesty aioli, or even a refreshing mango salsa. These sauces complement the flavors perfectly and add an extra layer of deliciousness.

Easy and Quick Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Description

These Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp skewers are quick to make and are full of savory deliciousness. As if bacon and shrimp are not enough, we have a simple honey-lime glaze that balances these grilling delicacies out to make them perfect Summertime fare.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
16 large shrimp, deveined and cleaned
8 Strips of Bacon, sliced in half
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

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Instructions

Prepare Brine: Add sugar and salt to a container with 4 cups of cool water and mix well.
Brine Shrimp: Add shrimp and allow to brine for 30 minutes
Soak Skewers: If using wood skewers, soak them in water, as well
Prepare Glaze: Mix honey, lime, cayenne, and paprika in a container and set aside.
Glaze Shrimp: After 30 minutes of brining, remove from water and add shrimp to honey-lime mixture and coat
Wrap Shrimp: It is best you lay the bacon down and place the shrimp with the head side just above one end. The goal is to cradle the shrimp in the bacon so that each end of the bacon strip just overlaps itself at the head.
Skewer Shrimp: Skewer the bacon. Place as many as desired on each skewer, leaving plenty of room.
Preheat grill: Preheat well-oiled grill to 400° Fahrenheit
Grill Shrimp: Grill each side for 4 minutes
Serve: Remove from grill and enjoy!

Notes

The brining is optional, but I really recommend it.
Buy good quality bacon for this recipe.
If using wood skewers, make sure to soak them for a bit.
Using a clean and oiled grill will help prevent sticking.
Preheat your grill to 400° Fahrenheit before cooking.
Use a Meat Thermometer to make sure everything is at safe temperatures