Smoky and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Smoky and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Everybody likes bacon wrapped anything and shrimp is a classic bacon wrapped appetiser. I put a smoky slant by using smoked paprika.The spicy part comes from the wasabi. These are good and pack as much of a spicy kick as you want to by using more or less wasabi. I like to serve them along with a dipping sauce.

Ingredients:

12 – slices bacon
24 – jumbo shrimp, (about 3 pounds), peeled, deveined
1 – Tbsp butter
2 – cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
1 tsp Namida® Wasabi Paste, made from Namida® 100% Pure Wasabi Powder
1/2 – cup Tomato Sauce
1/3 – cup steak sauce
1/4 – tsp hot pepper sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add 4 bacon slices and cook 3 minutes, or just until partially cooked.
3. Drain.
4. Repeat with remaining bacon.
5. Cut each bacon slice in half.
6. Wrap 1 bacon piece around each shrimp and secure with a wooden pick.
7. Return to same skillet.
8. Cook 8 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and bacon is crisp, turning after 4 minutes.
9. Place butter, paprika, wasabi paste and garlic in small saucepan.
10. Cook over medium heat 15 seconds, stirring constantly.
11. Add tomato sauce, steak sauce and hot pepper sauce.
12. Mix well.
13. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
14. Serve warm with the shrimp.