XCooking: Cristi Ann’s Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp

Cristi Ann's Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp

Ingredients

•    6-8 pieces of  uncooked large King Shrimp
•    1 pack of fresh Basil Leaves .
•    1 pack of Bacon
•    BBQ Sauce
•    Vegetable oil for frying
•    Lemon wedges for garnish

 
Spices

•     Salt / Pepper
•     Garlic powder
•     Onion powder
•     Paprika
•     Parsley  

 Step 1:  Wash each shrimp properly and remove the shell.

 Step 2:  Remove the black vein and run the shrimp under cool water .
 Step 3:  Carefully slice each shrimp open butterfly style.

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 Step 4:  Season each shrimp lightly and lightly coat with oil .
 Step 5:  Place basil leaf in the center of the opened shrimp and close.

 Step 6:  Wrap each with Bacon tightly.

 Step 7:  Pour vegetable oil in frying pan and wait for it to heat up .
 Step 8: When oil is ready for frying . Gently place each shrimp in to fry
 Step 9: Fry each side for 1-2 minutes till it’s crispy.

 Step 10: Remove each shrimp and dip it in your favorite BBQ sauce.
 Step 11: Immediatly plate and serve . Garnish with lemon wedges if you desire.

Recipe and Photos Provided Courtesy of @CristiAnnXO