Bacon Wrapped Citrus Shrimp Recipes

BACON-WRAPPED CHILI SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
• Melt the butter with the chili powder in a small pan, stirring to combine. Divide the chili butter between 2 separate bowls.
• Wrap each shrimp in a half piece of bacon and skewer with a small skewer or large toothpick. Arrange the shrimp on the wire rack and brush with half of the chili butter (1 of the bowls).
• Bake until the bacon is cooked, 5 to 10 minutes. With a clean brush, brush on more chili butter from the second bowl. Serve on a big platter and sprinkle with sliced green onions.

BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Position a rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Whisk the lemon juice, garlic, paprika, thyme, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking dish. Add the shrimp and toss to coat; marinate in the refrigerator, 20 minutes.
• Turn the shrimp in the marinade to coat well. One at a time, remove each shrimp and wrap with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick if desired. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Spoon any remaining marinade over the shrimp. Broil, turning the shrimp once, until the bacon is slightly crisp and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.

BACON WRAPPED CITRUS SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place a pineapple chunk in the inner curve of each shrimp and wrap shrimp with bacon. Secure by threading a toothpick through the bacon. Arrange wrapped shrimp on a baking sheet and drizzle with lime vinaigrette dressing. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; arrange shrimp on the skillet and fry until bacon is crispy and browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a serving tray and sprinkle with green onion.

BACON WRAPPED CITRUS SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Cut each bacon slice in half. Cook over medium heat 5-6 minutes.
• Wrap each scallop in a bacon piece.
• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring syrup to a boil. Cook, uncovered, about 5 minutes, until reduced to about 2/3 cup.
• Remove from heat. Add butter, orange juice, and orange peel and stir until butter is melted and mixture is combined.
• Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Heat grill to a medium-high heat (350-400 degrees).
• Using 6 skewers, thread 4 wrapped scallops onto each skewer (if using wooden, soak in water for about 30 minutes first). Brush syrup mixture over scallops.
• Grill scallops for 4-6 minutes, turning once or twice, until scallops are opaque and bacon is crisp.

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Wrap shrimp in bacon, and secure with toothpicks.
• Lightly oil grate, and arrange shrimp on grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. The shrimp will be done when the bacon is fully cooked.

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Shrimp Prep:.
• Season shrimp with a little Kosher salt. Using a hot grill, quickly mark each shrimp. Remove from grill and allow time to cool. Shrimp should still be uncooked. When cool enough to handle, wrap each shrimp with a half piece of bacon. Season with cracked black pepper. Sear each shrimp in grapeseed oil till crispy on both sides. Serve when rest of dish is ready.
• Grits Prep:.
• Using a deep saucepot combine chicken stock and milk. Bring to a simmer, add butter, and allow time for it to dissolve. Slowly whisk in grits a little at a time. When grits begin to thicken, lower heat. Switch to a spatula and fold in the rest of the ingredients. Adjust for addition seasonings if needed. If grits are too thick, add more chicken stock.
• For the Chipotle-Tomato Butter Sauce:.
• In a saucepot, sauté onions and garlic over medium heat. Next, add tomatoes, chipotle peppers and peppercorns. Continue to cook for another three minutes. Deglaze with chicken stock and lower heat. Cook for 5 minutes then place in a blender; blend till smooth. Place liquid back in saucepot and over low heat mount with butter, whisking in a little at a time. Add cilantro and season with lemon juice and salt. Turn off heat and allow 5 minutes to steep cilantro. Strain through fine mesh strainer and reserve warm till time to serve.
• To Plate:.
• Place small amount of grits in the center of a large plate. Drizzle sauce around grits. Place three pieces of shrimp around grits. Serve.

BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 4 tablespoons dressing; let stand 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Top each shrimp with a jalapeno slice and wrap with a bacon strip; secure with a toothpick. Place on a greased rack of a broiler pan., Broil 4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with remaining dressing after turning., Discard toothpicks before serving.