Bacon-Wrapped Prawns with Chipotle BBQ Sauce
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 4 to 6
- Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 6): Calories 285, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Carbohydrates 11 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 695 mg
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Preparation: 50 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- 8 ounces bacon
- 20 shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Special Equipment: 5 to 8 bamboo skewers
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water to prevent burning on the grillget ready for smoky perfection!
- Partially cook the bacon, slice it in half, and drain on paper towels. Wrap each shrimp tightly with a bacon strip, securing where the ends meet with a skewer. Thread 3 to 5 shrimp per skewer for irresistible bites.
- Blend BBQ sauce, canola oil, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chili flakes, black pepper, and cayenne until silky smooth. Split into two: one for basting, one for dippingpure flavor explosion awaits!
- Grill over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, then brush with chipotle sauce for that crave-worthy glaze and kick.
- Serve hot with extra sauce on the side. Fire up the grill and wow your guests with these smoky, spicy sensations!
