BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP RECIPE

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 204°C (400°F).

Wrap each shrimp with smoked bacon from the top to the bottom, securing it well.

In a bowl, mix together half a cup of melted butter and a little less than half a cup of dark brown sugar.

Add smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to the mixture and stir well, tasting to adjust flavors if needed.

Baste the bacon-wrapped shrimp with the sauce mixture, ensuring every piece is coated.

Place the shrimp in the oven for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, baste the shrimp again and put them back in the oven for 2 minutes on broil or 5 minutes for regular baking.

Prepare a dipping sauce with mayonnaise, onion powder, hot chili, smoked paprika, honey, sweet chili sauce, and lemon juice, adjusting to taste.

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