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BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Basil Stuffing

Source: National Pork Board

A flavorful shrimp appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	149.2

Total Carbs	3.7 g

Dietary Fiber	0.0 g

Sugars	0.0 g

Total Fat	9.0 g

Saturated Fat	3.6 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.2 g

Potassium	521.2 mg

Protein	12.9 g

Sodium	627.9 mg

Dietary Exchanges 9.0 Fat, 0.1 Vegetables, 0.0 Meat, 0.1 Other Carbs, 1.0 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

30.0
30 each large raw shrimp 16.0
16 each Bacon, cured, lower sodium 0.75
0 3/4 cup Sauce, barbecue

Basil Stuffing 32.0
32 each fresh basil leaves 2.0
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese 2.0
2 each medium garlic cloves

Directions

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails. Butterfly each shrimp by cutting a slit along its back; remove vein. Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
For stuffing, combine basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in small bowl.
Place stuffing in slits.
Leaving tail exposed, wrap each shrimp with half-slice of bacon, tucking in ends.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place shrimp on baking sheet with tails pointing up. Bake until shrimp turn opaque, about 14 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Dip shrimp into barbecue sauce and place on grill until sauce caramelizes or return to baking sheet and bake until sauce is caramelized, about 3 minutes.