Best Finger Lickin Good Shrimp Recipes

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FINGER-LICKIN'-GOOD SHRIMP



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My husband and I were vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico when we happened upon a terrific restaurant that served shrimp wrapped in bacon. Though I've changed them slightly, these delicious appetizers are enjoyed by everyone who tries them. -Sandi Solari, Manteca, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup orange juice
6 bacon strips, cut in half
1 ounce pepper Jack or cheddar cheese, julienned

Steps:

  • Cut a small slit on the back of each shrimp, not cutting all the way through. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the salad dressing and orange juice; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels., Drain and discard marinade. Place a piece of cheese in the slit of each shrimp. Wrap bacon around shrimp; secure ends with toothpicks. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil. Using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat with a drip pan. , Place shrimp over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

FINGER LICKIN' GOOD SHRIMP



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This comes from Taste of Home Summer Appetizers 2009. Recipe submitted by Sandi Solari, California. It sounds so simple and refreshing. Prep. time includes marinating and chilling.

Provided by mums the word

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 41m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 jumbo shrimp (uncooked, peeled, deveined)
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1/4 cup orange juice
6 slices bacon, strips cut in half
1 ounce monterey jack pepper cheese, julienned (or cheddar)

Steps:

  • Cut a small slit on the back of each shrimp, not cutting all the way through.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine salad dressing and orange juice, add shrimp, seal bag, turn to coat and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet but not until it is crisp.
  • Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • If grilling the shrimp, coat grill rack with cooking spray and prepare for indirect heat.
  • Drain and discard marinade.
  • Place a piece of cheese in the slit of each shrimp back and wrap with bacon, securing ends with a toothpick.
  • Grill over indirect heat or broil 4 inches from heat for 3 minutes each side, or until the shrimp turns pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.9, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 157.1, Sodium 688.6, Carbohydrate 4.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 22.9

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