Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Avocado Salsa
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
For the Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on (16-20 count)
- 12 thin-cut bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, for serving
For the Avocado Salsa
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and olive oil until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Cut each slice of bacon in half lengthwise. Wrap one half-slice of bacon around the middle of each seasoned shrimp, securing with a toothpick if desired.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Arrange the bacon-wrapped shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are pink and cooked through. If desired, broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the shrimp bakes, prepare the avocado salsa. In a separate bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Mix carefully to avoid mashing the avocado.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Once the shrimp is cooked, remove from the oven. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the warm shrimp, if desired. Serve immediately with generous spoonfuls of the fresh avocado salsa.
⏱️ 2 min
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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
For the Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on (16-20 count)
- 12 thin-cut bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, for serving
For the Avocado Salsa
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and olive oil until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Cut each slice of bacon in half lengthwise. Wrap one half-slice of bacon around the middle of each seasoned shrimp, securing with a toothpick if desired.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Arrange the bacon-wrapped shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are pink and cooked through. If desired, broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the shrimp bakes, prepare the avocado salsa. In a separate bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Mix carefully to avoid mashing the avocado.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Once the shrimp is cooked, remove from the oven. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the warm shrimp, if desired. Serve immediately with generous spoonfuls of the fresh avocado salsa.
⏱️ 2 min