From the Cook

1/2

Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Cooking with Conks Verified

Cookingwithconks.com

Ingredients

Warning0 allergens identified

Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

3 tablespoons butter

½ cup ketchup

2 tablespoons yellow mustard

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 chipotle peppers in adobominced

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Saltto taste

Cracked black pepperto taste

Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

1 lb shrimpshelled, deveined, tails on (about 25-28 shrimp)

Chivesminced, for garnish

14 slice baconcut in half

Instructions

Visit Blog

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. For easier cleanup, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk together the barbecue sauce ingredients and cook in a saucepan for about 5 minutes. Put ½ cup of the sauce into a bowl and set the rest aside for later (recipe makes ¾ cup sauce).

Partially cook the bacon for 3-5 minutes in a pan over medium heat. Set aside to cool. Note: partially cooking the bacon ensures that it’ll get fully cooked and slightly crispy later, without making you overcook the shrimp in the oven.

Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon and secure the ends of the bacon to the shrimp with a toothpick.

Using a brush, distribute ½ cup of the barbecue sauce onto all of the shrimp.

Bake shrimp for 10 minutes.

Remove shrimp from the oven and flip each shrimp over. Brush with the remaining barbecue sauce and broil the shrimp on high for 1 to 2 minutes.

Place the shrimp on a rack to cool before plating and garnishing with chives.

Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

0
Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

Bacon Pre-Cook Strategy 🥓
Partially cook bacon until it's pliable but not crispy before wrapping shrimp—this ensures the bacon cooks through evenly with the shrimp and prevents burnt edges while keeping the interior tender.
Shrimp Size Consistency 🦐
Select large, uniform shrimp (16-20 count per pound) so each skewer cooks at the same rate and wraps neatly with one bacon strip for professional presentation and even doneness.
Barbecue Sauce Caramelization 🔥
Add your homemade BBQ sauce in the final 2-3 minutes of grilling to create a caramelized glaze without burning—brush it on in multiple thin coats rather than one heavy application.
Chipotle Smoke Balance 🌶️
Mince your chipotle peppers finely and taste the sauce as you add them gradually; their heat intensifies when grilled, so start with less than you think you need to avoid overpowering the delicate shrimp.
Dry Surface for Better Sear ✨
Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before wrapping with bacon—moisture prevents proper browning and caramelization on the grill, compromising texture and flavor development.