Photo: Barbecue Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 30 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 30 large shrimp, peeled, tails intact
- 15 thin bacon slices, cut in half
For the Sauce:
- 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce, bottled or homemade
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Directions
Prepare the shrimp: Mix the basil, cheese and garlic in a bowl. Slice down the back of each shrimp and remove the vein; fill the cut with 1/2 teaspoon of the basil mixture. Wrap each shrimp with 1/2 slice bacon and secure with a toothpick, or tuck the loose end of the bacon under.
Build a fire (wood or charcoal and wood) for indirect cooking by situating the coals on one side of the grill. When the temperature reaches 400 degrees F, place the shrimp on the grill away from the coals. Close the lid and cook until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp is cooked through, about 14 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel-lined platter.
Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Dip each shrimp in the sauce and return to the grill away from the coals. Close the lid and allow the sauce to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.
Photograph By Mark Peterson
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By Wyatt3083_LOVES...
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on August 10, 2012
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good stuff
By cruzinrx
on April 29, 2012
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Fabulous! I had a cocktail party and these were all gobbled up in the first 15 minutes. I planned on 2 shrimp per person but next time I have to plan on 6 per person. Agree with previous reviewers 1 partially pre-cook the bacon before wrapping 2 hard to get the cheese and basil to stick to the bacon--I will try homemade pesto sauce next time 3 presoak the toothpicks in water. This recipe definitely a keeper. My party was a few days ago and I served 4 other appetizers but my guests are still raving about this one.
By Beecee612
on September 05, 2011
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This recipe s outstanding!!! Saw it mentioned on BBQ Pitmasters when they visited Chris Lilly at at 'Bob Gibsons' ...Perfect gourmet BBQ appetizer. 2 tricks... 1.Gently cook the bacon to get it started but keep it pliable and 2. Butterfly the shrimp all the way to make it easier to stuff them with basil mixture..... This is a must try... Thx Chris!!
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