Bacon Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Recipe | Grilled Bacon Wrapped In Shrimp on PK Grill

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken offers a lean protein alternative, while tofu is a budget-friendly plant-based option.

Thaw the shrimp in cool water and remove the shell, leaving the tail attached.

Butterfly each shrimp using a sharp knife.

Precook the bacon by arranging strips on a foil lined cooking sheet at 415°F for ten minutes in the oven.

Drain the bacon on paper towels after precooking.

Mix the cream cheese, lump crab meat, minced garlic, green onion, and sriracha sauce to create the stuffing.

Fill each shrimp with a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture and wrap with a slice of bacon.

Store the wrapped shrimp in the refrigerator until ready to grill.

Prepare the Sweet & Spicy Glaze by combining apricot preserves, rice vinegar, water, chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, and salt; reduce for 15 minutes until thickened.

Set up the grill for indirect cooking and arrange the shrimp on wire cooling racks sprayed with vegetable cooking spray.

Place the shrimp on the indirect zone of the grill and cook for 8 minutes.

Brush the Sweet & Spicy glaze over each shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Remove from the grill and serve with remaining glaze for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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