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Crispy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp drizzled with a sticky honey garlic glaze make the ultimate appetiser for any special occasion. Juicy, smoky, and perfectly crisp, this bacon wrapped shrimp recipe is quick and easy to prepare, yet always feels restaurant-worthy.
Each tender shrimp is wrapped in salty, golden bacon and baked until irresistibly crisp, then finished with a sauce that hits the perfect sweet-and-savory balance. Whether you’re making bacon wrapped shrimp in the oven for a party or just want to treat yourself, this crowd-pleaser will disappear in minutes. Once you know how to make bacon wrapped shrimp, you’ll be serving them again and again.
What Makes Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Work
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is all about the perfect balance of flavor and texture. The smoky bacon crisps up while sealing in the shrimp’s juiciness, basting them as they cook.
A sticky honey garlic sauce adds just the right mix of sweet and savory, and baking in the oven ensures even cooking, crisp edges, and easy cleanup, perfect for making a platter of bacon wrapped shrimp in the oven for any occasion.
What Goes Into Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
With just a handful of pantry staples and fresh shrimp, you can whip up this irresistible bacon wrapped shrimp recipe in no time.
- Jumbo Shrimp: Large, meaty shrimp hold up beautifully during cooking, staying juicy inside the crispy bacon wrap.
- Bacon: Thin slices are best for wrapping, as they crisp quickly without overcooking the shrimp.
- Honey: Adds a natural sweetness that balances the smoky bacon and savory sauce.
- Barbecue Sauce: Brings tangy, smoky depth to the glaze, making every bite irresistible.
Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.
How To Make Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
- Prep the Oven: Adjust your oven rack to the top third position, just above halfway. Preheat to broil (or grill) on medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C).
- Make the Sauce: In a shallow bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger until smooth.
- Reserve for Serving: Pour half of the sauce into a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for serving later.
- Marinate Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the remaining sauce, season and marinate.
- Prepare the Bacon: Slice each bacon strip in half lengthwise so it wraps evenly without overwhelming the shrimp.
- Wrap the Shrimp: Wrap one bacon strip around each shrimp, securing the ends if needed. Repeat until all are wrapped.
- Broil Until Crispy: Arrange the shrimp on a lined baking sheet. Broil for 8 minutes, flip, and broil 2 minutes until shrimp are cooked.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle with the reserved sauce and serve hot—try pairing with guacamole for a fresh, creamy contrast.
Pair these smoky, juicy bites with Roasted Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs for a flavorful, umami-packed main. Add Easy Japanese Chicken Yakitori for a fun, skewered side that complements the shrimp’s savory-sweet glaze. For something hearty and indulgent, Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Parmesan brings cheesy comfort to the table.
Recipe FAQ’s
Fresh shrimp is ideal for the best texture, but thawed frozen shrimp works well too. Just be sure to pat them completely dry before wrapping.
Absolutely. This bacon wrapped shrimp in oven method ensures even cooking and crispy bacon without the mess of frying.
Yes. Try adding a pinch of chili flakes for heat or a splash of lime juice for extra zing to your bacon wrapped shrimp recipe.
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Ingredients
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp (Prawns):
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to season
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 pound jumbo-sized shrimp peeled and deveined, tails intact
- 14 slices bacon
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack on the top third half of the oven (just above half way). Preheat oven to broil (or grill) settings on medium-high heat (400°F | 200°C.)
- Combine bbq sauce, soy sauce, honey, juice, garlic, oil and ginger in a shallow bowl. Pour out half of the sauce into a separate small bowl and store it in the refrigerator for later.
- Add the shrimp to the sauce in the shallow bowl, season with salt and pepper and let marinate for 10 minutes if time allows.
- Slice bacon slices in half lengthwise. Wrap one slice of bacon around one shrimp; repeat wih remaining bacon and shrimp until all done.
- Arrange the bacon wrapped shrimp in a single layer on a lined baking tray/sheet. Broil (or grill) for 8 minutes until bacon is crispy and sizzling. Flip and broil for another 2 minutes until shrimp/prawns are cooked through.
- Serve the shrimp/prawns with the remaining sauce.
- Serve with guacamole!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Well worth five stars! We included it at a baby shower brunch for protein and it was a huge hit. Thanks, so much!
5* recipe for sure
This was absolutely amazing! I let the mixture marinate with the shrimp for 24 hours and I forgot to purchase ginger so I substituted with cinnamon and worked just the same! I broiled the shrimp with the bacon just as the recipe says but I added a few extra minutes on the other side to ensure it was completely cooked. I served it with some homemade pineapple salsa and tortillas, a sure hit, and flavorful punch! 10/10 my family and I loved it and I would recommend this to anyone.
I would like to make these with turkey bacon. Should the cooking time be adjusted so the turkey bacon won’t dry out & be over cooked? If so, what temperature & time? Thanks
Happen so see some of your recipes on Facebook and I’m now searching thru some of your recipes..Amazing!! I can’t wait to try some of them…
These look sensational Karina! Love the combo of flavors. Happy Holidays to you and your family and thanks for sharing so many DEElish recipes. Great getting to know you this past year!
Kevin!Thank you so much for your kind words and incredibly genuine support this year. Happy holidays to you and your family also! I’ve loved getting to know you too. Cheers to 2016!