A few easy, but crucial steps ensure that the shrimp are always succulent when you make grilled bacon wrapped shrimp, which you can prepare in about 30 minutes.
It all comes down to thinking of the two main ingredients, shrimp and bacon, separately so that when they are combined, they are much greater than the sum of their individual parts.
The key is to pre-cook the bacon on the grill before wrapping the shrimp; it’s a simple step that makes a world of difference. Crispy bacon and tender shrimp are the goals here; too often with this dish, the shrimp are overcooked and/or the bacon is underdone.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grate.
- Wrap shrimp in bacon and secure with toothpicks.
- Cook on the preheated grill until bacon is fully cooked, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes. Shrimp will be done when bacon is fully cooked.
Bacon Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Recipe | Grilled Bacon Wrapped In Shrimp on PK Grill
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp 🔗
Partially cooking the bacon on the grill is the key step to these perfectly succulent bacon wrapped shrimp!
Prep: 15min
Total: 30min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 624 mg, Sugar 1 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, unSaturated Fat 13 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 16 large shrimp (peeled except for the tail and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (or 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices bacon (halved crosswise (see recipe note))
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges, optional)
Instruction:
- Pre-heat a gas grill to medium-high, 425˚F.
- Meanwhile, add shrimp, olive oil, salt and pepper to a medium bowl; toss gently to coat.
- When the grill reaches temperature, turn off burners in one area to create an indirect heat zone. Place bacon slices on grill over indirect heat, leaving a little space between each. Grill with the lid open, 5 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness of your bacon. It should still be pliable when you remove it from the grill. Transfer bacon to clean plate.
- Close grill lid and reheat to 425˚F.
- When partially cooked bacon slices are cool enough to handle (a few minutes after you remove from grill), wrap each slice of bacon around one raw shrimp and thread onto a metal skewer (or bamboo skewer soaked in water for 15 minutes or more). Repeat with remaining shrimp (4 to 8 shrimp per skewer depending on the skewer length), leaving a little room between each shrimp. Transfer to plate.
- Grill shrimp over indirect heat with the lid closed, 4 to 5 minutes on each side until shrimp are pink and bacon is cooked through (8-10 minutes total). (recipe note #3) Transfer to clean platter or plate and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
FAQ
How long do shrimp take on the grill?
The shrimp should be grilled over direct, medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through the process. When the shrimp is cooked, the outside should turn a nice pink color while the meat inside should be white and opaque.
How many calories are in a grilled bacon wrapped shrimp?
Bacon-wrapped Shrimp (3 pieces), an appetizer, has 100 calories, 7 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein, and 0 grams of net carbs.
How do you cook shrimp on the BBQ?
Place the skewers of shrimp on the hot side of the grill, brush with olive oil, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until the shrimp are just beginning to turn pink and opaque in the center.