Candied Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Instructions

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and maple syrup.
• Marinate the shrimp in the sugar mixture for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Meanwhile cut the bacon in half. In batches, wrap 6-half slices of bacon in paper towels and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Set aside.
• Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
• Take a half-piece of microwaved bacon and wrap it around a shrimp. Secure it with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
• Brush each of the shrimp with some of reserved sugar/maple mixture.
• Bake for 5 minutes.
• Turn each of the shrimp over and baste again with the sugar/maple mixture and continue to bake for another 5-7 minutes until the bacon is thoroughly cooked.
• Allow to cool slightly before serving.
• These can be served hot or at room temperature.