Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

If using wooden skewers or or toothpicks, cover them in water to soak for at least 20 minutes.

Step 3

Place slices of bacon, cut in half, on a wire rack on top of a foil-lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to cool.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt.

Step 7

Add the shrimp to the bowl with the seasoned butter and toss to coat.

Step 8

Remove each piece of shrimp from the seasoned butter and wrap a half slice of bacon around each shrimp, securing the bacon in place with a skewer or toothpick.

Step 9

Once all of the shrimp has been removed from the seasoned butter, reheat the remaining butter in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until boiling.

Step 10

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (approximately 450°F).

Step 11

Grill the bacon wrapped shrimp for 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 12

Remove from the grill and immediately brush with the melted, seasoned butter.

Step 13

Serve while fresh and hot off the grill!