need a Bacon wrapped Shrimp

just throw some cream cheese and jalepenos inside

Shrimp - I prefer 26-30 count
Bacon
Old Bay seasoning
Lemon zest
Toothpicks

Season shrimp with old bay and lemon zest.

Cut bacon strips in half. Wrap 2 shrimp in bacon and secure with toothpick.

Grill over medium-high heat until bacon is cooked.

-Large Gulf Shrimp
-Same amount of very thin sliced bacon
-Creole seasoning (I prefer Emeril's)



Clean shells off shrimp and let them dry. Lightly cover with Creole seasoning & wrap, covering the shrimp fully with thin bacon. You might have to secure the bacon with a toothpick. I have had some success with wrapping and tucking the bacon end to secure it.

Cook the shrimp at a high temp 500 degrees oven, broil or hot grill. I have had success with a toaster oven at 475. When the bacon is cooked the shrimp will be too. If you cook the bacon too slow the shrimp will overcook; this is why a high temp is good.
(If thick bacon is used you will have chewy undercooked bacon on the underside and overcooked shrimp, unless you deep fry this version.)

Good variations: Slip a raw jalapeno slice for a bang, or use peppered bacon.