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Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

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Make this easy bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizer using a simple brown sugar glaze. It is a crowd-pleaser perfect for parties or quick weeknight meals, yielding crispy bacon and juicy shrimp.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 slices thin-cut bacon, halved crosswise
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional, for a little heat)
  • Toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the sheet.
  2. Pat the shrimp completely dry using paper towels. This step helps the bacon crisp up.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and chipotle powder, if using, to create the glaze.
  4. Take one piece of shrimp and wrap it with one half-slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with a toothpick inserted through the bacon and shrimp. Repeat with all shrimp.
  5. Place the wrapped shrimp onto the wire rack on the baking sheet.
  6. Brush half of the brown sugar glaze evenly over the top of all the bacon-wrapped shrimp.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven. Brush the remaining glaze over the shrimp.
  9. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Watch carefully during the last few minutes to prevent burning the sugar.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Remove toothpicks before serving to guests.

Notes

  • Use thin-cut bacon for the crispiest results. Thick-cut bacon may not fully crisp by the time the shrimp is cooked.
  • If you prefer a smoky flavor, substitute the soy sauce with liquid smoke or use smoked paprika in the glaze.
  • For an even quicker cook time, you can use the broiler for the last few minutes, watching constantly to prevent scorching.

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