Balsamic Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
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Discover the secret to perfect balsamic glazed bacon wrapped shrimp, an irresistible appetizer that’s sweet, savory, and simple to make.
These balsamic bacon wrapped shrimp are the perfect party appetizer. All you’re going to do is wrap some jumbo large shrimp with bacon then top them with butter, balsamic vinegar, and some brown sugar. Bake then broil them for a perfect and texture. They come out so delicious.
I love eating shrimp. They are one of my favorites. However, sadly, Allen is allergic to them, so I really don’t get to cook them very often especially. I love these bacon wrapped shrimp. The balsamic glaze and brown sugar just perfectly complement the bacon.
Questions you may have:
Do I use frozen or fresh shrimp?
It really doesn’t matter. I used frozen. I bought them already peeled, deveined with the tail still on. This made it so much easier. Then, I just thawed them out. However, you can just as easily use fresh. You’ll have to peel and devein them yourself.
Does the type of bacon matter?
It really doesn’t. However, I used a regular thickness cut of bacon. I feel like a thick cut would be too much. The flavor doesn’t matter.
What type of balsamic?
I actually used a balsamic vinaigrette dressing and then I drizzled regular balsamic vinegar over them once they were finished. I feel they both work perfectly like this.
Equipment You’ll Need:
You’re not going to need a whole lot of equipment for the recipe. I used a large cast-iron skillet, a sharp kitchen knife and a couple of mixing bowls. That’s about it. I’ve linked some of my favorites below.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Shrimp
You’re going to need some jumbo size shrimp peeled with the tail on.
Bacon
You’ll need about 3/4 of a pound of bacon. I just use the regular thickness bacon. You’ll cut them slices in half then wrap your shrimp.
Balsamic
I use some balsamic vinaigrette dressing. I also use balsamic vinegar at the end. You could use either or both.
Butter
I used a little bit of butter in the skillet. Melt about 3 tablespoons spoons and pour it over the bacon wrapped shrimp.
Brown Sugar
There’s no specific amount of brown sugar to use. I just sprinkled it over the top of each shrimp.
Seasonings
Seasoning used general seasoning to season shrimp. I used salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
How to Make Balsamic Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
- Preheat your oven to 425°. Place your shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Make sure they are thawed, peeled and deveined. I left the tail on.
- Take about a 3/4 of a pound of bacon and cut the slices in half. Season your shrimp in the bowl with your seasonings then wrap each shrimp in half a slice of bacon.
- Place the bacon wrapped shrimp in a greased cast iron skillet. Melt butter then pour it over the top of the shrimp. Drizzle with the balsamic dressing then sprinkle brown sugar of the top of each shrimp.
- Bake at 425 for about 12 minutes. Then, turn the oven to broil and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cool then serve and enjoy.
Balsamic Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Equipment
- Large Cast Iron Skillet
- Large and Small Mixing Bowls
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp, peeled, tail on
- 3 tbsp Melted Butter
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- Brown Sugar
- drizzle Balsamic Vinegar
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°. Place your shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Make sure they are thawed, peeled and deveined. I left the tail on.
- Take about a 3/4 of a pound of bacon and cut the slices in half. Season your shrimp in the bowl with your seasonings then wrap each shrimp in half a slice of bacon.
- Place the bacon wrapped shrimp in a greased cast iron skillet. Melt butter then pour it over the top of the shrimp. Drizzle with the balsamic dressing then sprinkle brown sugar of the top of each shrimp.
- Bake at 425 for about 12 minutes. Then, turn the oven to broil and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cool then serve and enjoy.
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