Bacon Wrapped Shrimp With Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Name: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp With Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 slices bacon (about 12 ounces); 20 medium shrimp (about 1 pound) or 20 large shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 1 pound); ½ cup barbecue sauce; ¼ cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1
Soak 5 to 8 bamboo skewers in water for about 20 minutes to keep them from burning on the grill or under the broiler.
2
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet until halfway done, about 4 minutes.
3
Drain and cool on paper towels.
4
Wrap a piece od bacon around the middle of each shrimp; skewer with bamboo through the point where the bacon ends meet to keep it from unraveling.
5
Thread 3 to 5 shrimp on each skewer.
6
Puree the barbecue sauce, oil, lemon juice, mustard, chipotles, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper in a blender.
7
Set aside half of the sauce for dipping.
8
Preheat a grill, grill pan or broiler.
9
Grill or broil shrimp (on a foil-lined baking sheet, if broiling) for 5 minutes, basting with the sauce once they begin to turn pink.
10
Flip, baste again and grill or broil until just cooked through, about 4 more minutes.
11
Serve with extra sauce.

1344

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

152

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 slices bacon (about 12 ounces), 20 medium shrimp (about 1 pound) or 20 large shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 1 pound), ½ cup barbecue sauce, ¼ cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp With Chipotle Barbecue Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!