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Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Shrimp Appetizer

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring large shrimp and fresh jalapeños wrapped in thick-cut bacon, baked to crispy perfection with a smoky, spicy, and juicy flavor combination.

Ingredients

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  • 20 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (16–20 count per pound)
  • 3–4 medium fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (seeds removed for milder heat)
  • 10 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Wooden toothpicks or small skewers

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.
  2. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp thoroughly to help bacon crisp properly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Thinly slice jalapeños, removing seeds and membranes if a milder heat is desired.
  5. Cut bacon slices in half crosswise to create 20 smaller strips.
  6. Place one or two jalapeño slices on each shrimp, then wrap tightly with one bacon strip starting near the tail, securing with a toothpick or skewer.
  7. Arrange the wrapped shrimp on the wire rack with the bacon seam side down.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through at about 8 minutes to ensure even crisping.
  9. Check that shrimp are opaque and firm and bacon is crispy; broil for 1-2 minutes if needed, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Optionally, squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp before serving.

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon for better crisping and flavor. Pat shrimp dry thoroughly to ensure crispy bacon. Flip shrimp halfway through baking for even cooking. Optionally broil briefly to crisp bacon further. For milder heat, remove jalapeño seeds or substitute with milder peppers like poblano. Partially cooking bacon before wrapping can help balance cooking times.

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