Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon & Basil
Looking for the perfect beach appetizer to serve? This is our new go-to appetizer at the beach, and it has yet to disappoint us and our guests! The flavors of the shrimp, bacon, and basil pair so well together, and the best part of this recipe is how easy it is to make!
If you are coming off the beach after a long day in the sun and need a quick, easy appetizer to serve to your family, friends, or guests, this needs tol be your new staple! All you have to do is clean the shrimp then wrap them in the basil and bacon. Pop them in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes and there you have it, the perfect appetizer recipe!
We have been serving this dish the past few weekends, and we are loving it. Hopefully we don’t over do this recipe before the summer ends because we can’t stop making this one!
a. Ingredient:
1 pound of jumbo shrimp; peeled and deveined (about 12 – 15)
12 – 15 basil leaves
Approximately ½ pound of Applewood smoked bacon
b. Directions:
Cut the strips of bacon into 1/3’s
Wrap each shrimp with a leaf of basil and a 1/3 of bacon
Place each piece of shrimp on a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper; cook in a 400 degree oven for 10 – 12 minutes or until bacon has crisped
