Description
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp is a delicious and simple recipe that combines the savory flavors of bacon with succulent shrimp, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces bacon, cut in half
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until well coated.
- Wrap each shrimp with a half slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are cooked through.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning.
- Try using turkey bacon for a lighter version of this dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg