Barbecue Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Large shrimp are seasoned with barbecue seasoning, wrapped in bacon, and broiled until the bacon is browned and the shrimp are tender. Smoky, salty bacon complements the sweet, delicate flavor of the shrimp, making these an easy appetizer or party dish served warm.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Barbecue Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 8
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Wrap each shrimp with bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Use large shrimp because the cooking times for the shrimp and bacon are similar. If you use medium-sized shrimp, precook the bacon a little; overcooked shrimp are tough and rubbery and a real shame.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 3
Line a jelly roll pan with extra-heavy-duty foil, and place a baking rack in the pan. Place the shrimp on the rack, and sprinkle them heavily with the barbecue seasoning. Turn the shrimp and sprinkle the other side. Set aside for 15 minutes. The bacon will turn from creamy white to slightly opaque, and the seasonings will soak in.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. The rack keeps the shrimp from sitting in the draining bacon fat. With a little luck, you won't tear the foil; you can throw it away and only have to scrub the rack.
- 5
Line a jelly roll pan with extra heavy-duty foil and place a baking rack in the pan.
- 6
Arrange the shrimp on the rack and sprinkle generously with the barbecue seasoning.
- 7
Turn the shrimp and season the second side.
- 8
Set the shrimp aside for 15 minutes so the bacon turns from creamy white to slightly opaque and the seasoning soaks in.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 10
The rack prevents the shrimp from sitting in the draining bacon fat.
- 11
If the foil stays intact, you can discard it and only need to scrub the rack.
- Calories 183.28 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 32.14 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0%
- Total Fat 6.25 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.25 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 186.14 mg High 62%
- Sodium 362.14 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 68.27 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 281.6 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
About This Recipe
Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is made with 4 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Barbecue Seasoning, Large Shrimp, and Shrimp. Each serving provides about 183.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Barbecue Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Barbecue Seasoning, Large Shrimp, Shrimp. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Barbecue Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Barbecue Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Barbecue Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp healthy?
- Barbecue Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 183.28 calories and 32.14 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 362.14 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.25 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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