Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

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

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Cut bacon strips in half based on the amount of shrimp.

Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon.

Combine melted butter with about 1/8 cup of sugar, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning to make a baste.

Baste the shrimp with the butter sauce before placing them in the oven.

Bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, checking for doneness.

After 12 minutes, give the shrimp a second coat of the butter sauce.

Switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 3 minutes to crisp the bacon.

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