BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Creamy Horseradish image

Provided by Jennifer J

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
24 water chestnuts, drained
12 slice bacon, cut in half
6 Tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c sour cream
3 Tbsp horseradish
splash of hot pepper sauce
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

1. Wrap 1 shrimp around 1 water chestnut.
2. Wrap in 1 bacon piece and secure with toothpick.
3. Repeat with remaining shrimp, water chestnuts and bacon.
4. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat.
5. Add half of shrimp and cook until bacon browns, about 2-1/2 minutes per side.
6. Transfer to large gratin dish.
7. Repeat with remaining butter and shrimp.
8. Preheat broiler.
9. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth.
10. Add remaining ingredients and beat until blended.
11. Season with salt.
12. Spoon sauce over shrimp.
13. Broil until top is golden brown.
14. Divide shrimp among plates and serve.