Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Shrimp
This recipe guides you in creating a delightful appetizer or light meal featuring jumbo shrimp and sweet pineapple chunks, expertly wrapped in savory center-cut bacon. Pan-fried to perfection, it delivers a harmonious blend of sweet, smoky, and succulent flavors, ready in minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Nonstick Skillet
- 1 Pair of Tongs
- 1 Cutting Board For preparing pineapple and bacon
- 1 Sharp Knife For cutting pineapple and bacon
- 1 Package Wooden Toothpicks To secure the bacon
Ingredients
Main
- 12 jumbo shrimp deveined
- 1/4 fresh pineapple cut into bite sized chunks or one 14-ounce can pineapple chunks in natural juice drained
- 6 slices center-cut bacon cut in 1/2 crosswise
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Holding a shrimp, nest a chunk of pineapple in the natural curve of the shrimp then wrap bacon around the shrimp and pineapple and secure with a wooden toothpick. Wrap and secure all 12 shrimp then add to the hot pan and cook 3 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp and shrimp are opaque and firm.
Notes
1. Achieving crisp bacon and perfectly cooked shrimp requires careful heat management. Start bacon-side down to render fat and crisp evenly. Watch closely as bacon can burn quickly. 2. Shrimp cooks very fast. Overcooking will result in a rubbery texture; remove them from heat immediately once opaque and firm. 3. For enhanced flavor, consider brushing the bacon with a touch of maple syrup or a sweet chili glaze during the last minute of cooking to create a delightful caramelization. 4. Ensure toothpicks are securely inserted to prevent unraveling during cooking. Always advise diners about the toothpicks for safety.