Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + marinating Broil: 10 min.
Makes
1-1/2 dozen
Updated: Nov. 08, 2023
Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil3 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and pepper18 uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails on9 bacon strips, halved lengthwiseOptional: ranch dip and lemon wedges
Directions
In a small bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large shallow dish; add shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
Preheat broiler. Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes on each side, basting frequently with remaining marinade after turning. If desired, serve with ranch dip and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
1 appetizer: 93 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
