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    Home » Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Bourbon Brown Sugar Glaze

    December 28, 2019 Appetizers

    Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Bourbon Brown Sugar Glaze

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    The New Year is almost here  - why not ring it in with some sweet and salty bacon wrapped shrimp in a bourbon brown sugar glaze?

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    bacon wrapped shrimp

    This is definitely not your traditional bacon wrapped shrimp!

    I shook it up a little with a brown sugar and bourbon glaze because we are still in that time period between Christmas and New Years where calories don't count and everything should be just a little bit fancier than it otherwise would be.

    bacon wrapped shrimp in oven

    This little guys would be a perfect NYE appetizer, but they'd also be right at home next to your favorite grilled steak, or on their own as a main course served over a fresh salad or some Carolina Gold Rice.

    You can't really go wrong when serving them.

    glazed shrimp

    The glaze on these shrimp isn't super thick or heavy, most of the bourbon cooks off and leaves just a thin layer that is bursting with flavor.

    Still, best to serve these with toothpicks to avoid any messy fingers if serving as an appetizer.

    plate of bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer

    Other easy appetizers you might like:

    • White Wine Sausage Bites with Mustard Dipping Sauce
    • Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Perfect Smoked Salmon Dip

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    bacon wrapped shrimp

    Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Brown Sugar Bourbon Glaze

    This shrimp appetizer is sweet, smoky, and salty with a punch of bourbon for fun.
    Recipe from https://basilandbubbly.com
    4.42 from 34 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Author: Marianne

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb extra large shrimp about 26 shrimp
    • 6 pieces thick cut bacon cut into thirds

    Brown Sugar Bourbon Glaze

    • 2 tablespoons butter melted
    • 2 tablespoons bourbon
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450° F.
      Prepare a baking sheet with edges by lining it in foil for easy cleanup later. The edges are necessary on the pan to prevent the glaze from spilling into the oven as the shrimp cook.
      Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on.
    • Combine all ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl.
      Wrap each shrimp with ⅓ of a slice of bacon, dip it into the glaze in the bowl, and then place it on the pan with the cut ends of the bacon underneath the shrimp so it doesn't unravel.
    • Bake for 6 minutes. Flip. Bake for another 4 minutes, or until bacon is browned and edges are crispy.
    • For extra crisp, broil for 2 minutes.
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    Comments

    1. Rama says

      March 09, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      I don’t have bourbon. What could be substituted?

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        March 09, 2020 at 5:57 pm

        The bourbon is really the star of the show here. In a pinch, perhaps teriyaki sauce could still give a nice flavor and has a similar consistency.

        Reply
      • Bethany says

        March 14, 2020 at 12:47 pm

        Crown Royal works great

        Reply
    2. Cheryl Beals says

      March 08, 2020 at 3:41 pm

      It doesn't tell you if it is Raw Shrimp or Cooked Shrimp.

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        March 08, 2020 at 4:14 pm

        You start with raw shrimp

        Reply
    3. Raymond teller says

      March 03, 2020 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      Tried on shrimp had a hard time wrapping bacon sand getting done, might pre cook next time. They were very good.
      Going to try later with scallops

      Reply
    4. Keesha says

      March 02, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      They look absolutely delicious...!! Thank you, I will give this a try.

      Reply
    5. Marci says

      March 02, 2020 at 11:06 am

      Can I precook the chacon a little so it gets a little more crispy on the shrimp?

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        March 02, 2020 at 1:34 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply
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