Bacon-wrapped shrimp! Ridiculously good, grilled or roasted in the oven, and seasoned with chili and lime. Two tricks ensure crispy bacon without overcooking the shrimp. Perfect for your next backyard BBQ!

Photography Credit: Elise Bauer

Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer? Make bacon-wrapped shrimp! It’s kinda ridiculously good.

I blame the bacon.

Seriously, this one is really easy and crazy good. Bacon and shrimp make a very happy couple.

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How to make bacon-wrapped shrimp

For this recipe, we coat the shrimp with some lime and chili powder, and then wrap them in slices of bacon. You can either put them on the grill or bake them in the oven.

Tips for the Best Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Here are a couple of tips that can help make bacon-wrapped shrimp even better:

1. Brine the Shrimp: When grilling shrimp I recommend brining them first. The brine will help shrimp hold onto its moisture. Even when exposed to the high heat of the grill, brined shrimp can remain plump and juicy.

To make the brine, just whisk together kosher salt, sugar, and water in a bowl until the salt and sugar dissolve. Add ice and the shrimp, and let it sit for 30 minutes (no longer or the shrimp will get too salty).

2. Pre-Cook the Bacon: Make sure to pre-cook the bacon a bit before wrapping them around the shrimp. (We microwave the strips.) Otherwise, the shrimp will be over-cooked in the time it takes for the bacon to be cooked.

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