Bacon-Wrapped Florida Shrimp

servings 4

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Ingredients

16 extra large Florida Gulf shrimp, peeled with tail on
8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in half
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning blend (blackened or Everglades)
1 tablespoon fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, parsley), chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lay out the raw bacon on a baking sheet. Add ½ cup water to
the baking sheet and place it in the oven. Cook the bacon for 8 to 10 minutes until the water is
evaporated and the bacon is cooked to 70% of how you normally prefer it. Remove the partially
rendered bacon from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the peeled shrimp, seasoning blend, olive oil, and
chopped herbs. Stir the ingredients to coat. On a clean working surface, wrap each shrimp with
a piece of bacon. Use a toothpick to secure the bacon to the shrimp. Once all the shrimp are
wrapped, place them on a clean baking sheet. The bacon-wrapped shrimp can now go back into
the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the shrimp and bacon are cooked to your preference.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve bacon-wrapped shrimp with fresh lemon as
garnish.