Amazing Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno Shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 32
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 32 peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tail-on
• 1 (4 ounce) can pickled jalapeno peppers, cut into slivers
• 16 slices bacon, cut in half
• 32 toothpicks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cut the shrimp along the back, nearly through to the front. stuff each shrimp with a sliver of jalapeno, then wrap with half a slice of bacon. secure with a toothpick. repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• cook the shrimp in batches in the hot oil until the bacon is crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.