Shrimp Skewers
From: Family CircleThese bacon-wrapped shrimp are bushed with a sweet and spicy glaze. You may want to make a double batch of the appetizers--they're sure to go quickly.
Servings: Makes 20 skewers.
Prep: 20 mins
Total: 29 mins
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Ingredients
1 package (1 pound) turkey bacon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
3/4 medium-size shrimp (about 20), shelled and deveined
1 small whole onions, thawed (from 1 pound package)
2/3 cup dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon maple extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
1. Heat broiler. Coat broiler-pan rack with nonstick cooking spray. Soak twenty 6-inch bamboo skewers in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in batches, cook bacon in skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, until still flexible but lightly cooked. Transfer to plate; let stand until cool enough to handle.
3. Mix salt, allspice, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon and red pepper in small bowl; toss 1 teaspoon with shrimp in medium-size bowl.
4. Spread 1 strip bacon on work surface. Top with 1 shrimp; tuck pearl onion into curl of shrimp. Wrap with bacon to enclose shrimp and onion; secure with soaked skewer. Repeat with remaining bacon, shrimp, onions.
5. Whisk together corn syrup, maple extract and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir in remaining spice mixture. Divide in half; set half aside for dipping. Brush some of remaining syrup mixture over bacon-wrapped shrimp.
6. Broil skewers 1 inch from heat, for 3 minutes. Remove from broiler; carefully turn over. Brush with any remaining syrup mixture. Broil another 3 minutes or until bacon is crispy and shrimp cooked through. Serve with reserved syrup on the side for dipping. Makes 20 skewers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 104, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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