Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

Name: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Shrimp; 18 black tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt; 9 slices bacon; 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper; grapeseed oil, for searing; Grits; 2 quarts chicken stock; 1 quart milk; 1/8 cup unsalted butter; 1 quart quick-cooking grits; 2 cups grilled corn kernels; 1 cup poblano pepper, small diced; 2 cups aged white cheddar cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper; Chipotle-Tomato Butter; 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 3 roma tomatoes, chopped; 3 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Servings: persons

Shrimp
18 black tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
9 slices bacon
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
grapeseed oil, for searing
Grits
2 quarts chicken stock
1 quart milk
1/8 cup unsalted butter
1 quart quick-cooking grits
2 cups grilled corn kernels
1 cup poblano pepper, small diced
2 cups aged white cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
Chipotle-Tomato Butter
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 roma tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 lemon, juice of
2 teaspoons kosher salt

1
Shrimp Prep:
2
Season shrimp with a little Kosher salt. Using a hot grill, quickly mark each shrimp. Remove from grill and allow time to cool. Shrimp should still be uncooked. When cool enough to handle, wrap each shrimp with a half piece of bacon. Season with cracked black pepper. Sear each shrimp in grapeseed oil till crispy on both sides. Serve when rest of dish is ready.
3
Grits Prep:
4
Using a deep saucepot combine chicken stock and milk. Bring to a simmer, add butter, and allow time for it to dissolve. Slowly whisk in grits a little at a time. When grits begin to thicken, lower heat. Switch to a spatula and fold in the rest of the ingredients. Adjust for addition seasonings if needed. If grits are too thick, add more chicken stock.
5
For the Chipotle-Tomato Butter Sauce:
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In a saucepot, saute onions and garlic over medium heat. Next, add tomatoes, chipotle peppers and peppercorns. Continue to cook for another three minutes. Deglaze with chicken stock and lower heat. Cook for 5 minutes then place in a blender; blend till smooth. Place liquid back in saucepot and over low heat mount with butter, whisking in a little at a time. Add cilantro and season with lemon juice and salt. Turn off heat and allow 5 minutes to steep cilantro. Strain through fine mesh strainer and reserve warm till time to serve.
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To Plate:
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Place small amount of grits in the center of a large plate. Drizzle sauce around grits. Place three pieces of shrimp around grits. Serve.

1654

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

207

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Shrimp, 18 black tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt, 9 slices bacon, and more.

Yes, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

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