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jumbo smoked shrimp wrapped in bacon cooked and plated with yellow squash
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Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Delicious smoked shrimp wrapped in bacon. The perfect flavorful and gluten-free summer smoker recipe.
Course Main Course
Cuisine seafood
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 385kcal
Author Amee

Ingredients

  • 1 lb jumbo raw shrimp peeled and deveined (about 16-20 prawns)
  • 2 tbsp Adobo spice blend
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb uncured bacon slices cut in half
  • wooden toothpicks soak in water for about 30 minutes prior to using

Instructions

  • Preheat the smoker to 350 degrees.
  • While the grill preheats, cook the bacon slices using your preferred method until the fat begins to melt, but the strips are still flexible enough to wrap around the shrimp. Set the bacon aside while you season the shrimp.
  • Toss peeled and deveined shrimp with oil and seasoning blend. Coat well. Then, wrap the bacon slices around each shrimp and secure the seam with a toothpick. Set the shrimp aside while you work through the entire batch.
  • Lastly, place the shrimp seam side down on the hot smoker and cook until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp is pink and opaque, flipping halfway through (8 to 10 minutes per side). Remove promptly from the smoker and enjoy with your favorite dippers!

Notes

*If you prefer grilling instead of smoking, instructions are provided in the post. Grilling takes a fraction of the cooking time and turns out equally delicious.
  • Precooking bacon - Lay the bacon strips out on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet and bake in a 375F oven until the slices are about half-cooked and still very floppy.
  • Use regular sliced bacon - Thick sliced bacon isn't as pliable and will need more time to cook.
  • Big shrimp are best - Save small shrimp for stir-frys. For smoking and grilling, use jumbo shrimp that are at least 3".
  • Adobe spice recommendation - I use Adobe Ole' Spice Blend from Dangold's Gourmet Collection for smoked bacon-wrapped shrimp, among other things. It's a mixture of salt, paprika, pepper, onion, oregano, cumin, garlic, and chili powder.
  • Marinate shrimp - If you aren't in a rush, coat the shrimp in oil and seasonings, cover, and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 26g