– 24 raw shrimp jumbo size, peeled and deveined, tail on
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
– 2 tablespoons parsley or basil, finely chopped
– 1 garlic
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
– salt and pepper to taste
– 12 slices bacon
Place all of the ingredients for the marinade into a Ziploc bag. Do not include the bacon. Toss in the shrimp, making sure all pieces are submerged into the juices.
Remove the bacon from the oven, and turn the temperature down to 400 degrees. Slice each piece of bacon in half and wrap individual marinated shrimp in a half piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
Bacon-wrapped shrimp is made with juicy marinated shrimp wrapped in smoky bacon. Serve as a bite-size starter with a toothpick or as part of your main course with a side of mashed potatoes and veggies