Honey Garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

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

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

Preheat the oven to broil on high.

Gather ingredients: bacon, honey, ginger, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Soak toothpicks in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Grate ginger using a grater.

Press garlic using a garlic press.

In a mixing bowl, combine grated ginger, pressed garlic, honey, and a teaspoon of olive oil; mix well to create a marinade.

Take the shrimp, which are deveined and have tails on, and wrap each shrimp with a slice of bacon, securing with a pre-soaked toothpick.

Place the wrapped shrimp on a baking sheet.

Put the baking sheet in the oven on the middle rack and broil for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, remove the baking sheet and flip the shrimp over.

Return the shrimp to the oven and broil for an additional 5 minutes.

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