Appetizers

My Honey Garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Hey, y’all! It’s your main man AB from Smokin and Grillin wit AB, and today, we’re diving into a flavor fiesta that’s gonna blow your taste buds away. You’ve seen me grill, smoke, and sizzle up some mean dishes, but today, we’re talking about a recipe that’s so simple yet so incredibly delicious – My Honey Garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.

Ingredients

1 lb. Jumbo Shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb. Bacon
2 tbsp Honey
3 tbsp Lime Juice
3 tsp minced Garlic
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 tsp finely grated fresh Ginger
Salt and freshly Ground Pepper, to taste

Dipping Sauce

1/3 cup Honey
3 tbsp Lime Juice

Instructions:

Preparing the Shrimp

Let’s start by preheating the oven to broil on high. As we gear up, let’s explore the ingredients together.

Garlic Press Magic: Crush the garlic finely using a garlic press – a kitchen must-have.
Fresh Ginger Zing: Grate fresh ginger for that extra burst of flavor.
Soak Those Toothpicks: Ensure your toothpicks are soaked for at least an hour to prevent burning in the oven.

Creating the Marinade

Shrimp Marinade: Mix minced garlic, lime juice, honey, olive oil, grated ginger, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Generously coat the shrimp, allowing them to soak in the delightful flavors.
Wrapping Time: Wrap each shrimp with a slice of bacon, securing it with a pre-soaked toothpick – a bacon blanket for each shrimp.

Into the Oven

Place the Garlic bacon wrapped shrimp on a rack in the middle of the preheated oven and broil for 10 minutes. Keep a close eye on them for that perfect crispiness.

The Flip and Honey Glaze

Flip It Good: After 10 minutes, flip the shrimp to ensure even cooking.
Honey Glaze: Drizzle a mixture of honey and lime juice over the top. Pop them back in the oven for another 5 minutes.

Dipping Sauce:

While the shrimp sizzle, whip up a quick dipping sauce by mixing honey and lime juice to your preferred sweetness and tanginess levels.

There you have it, A straightforward recipe for Honey Garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp that’s sure to be a hit. It’s a symphony of flavors with minimal effort, making it suitable for both seasoned chefs and kitchen newbies. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and let the magic begin.

Hey family,

My name is Aaron Brown. You can call me “A.B.”

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