Best Bacon Wrapped Shrimp | How To Make Bacon Wrapped Shrimp In The Oven

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 425°F (218°C).

Prepare a baking rack lined with aluminum foil for the bacon.

Place bacon on the rack and bake for 3-5 minutes until slightly cooked but not crispy.

Remove bacon from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.

While bacon cools, prepare the ranch sauce by mixing lime juice and cilantro into the spicy ranch dressing.

Season the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of creole seasoning, ensuring it's evenly coated.

Butterfly the shrimp by cutting down the back and deveining without cutting all the way through.

Cut the pepper jack cheese into strips that fit inside the shrimp.

Slice the jalapenos into thin strips.

Stuff each shrimp with a piece of cheese and a slice of jalapeno, using the bacon to hold the stuffing in place.

Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon, securing it with a skewer if necessary.

Place the bacon-wrapped shrimp back on the baking rack.

Bake in the oven until the shrimp are cooked through and the bacon is crispy, about 10-15 minutes.

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