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bacon shrimp scampi appetizer

(5 ratings)
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Recipe by
Nor Mac
@Adashofloverecipepage
Northern, MA

This is a very delicious appetizer. Your friends will be very pleased if you serve this at your next gathering. I absolutely love it. The bacon adds a delicious accent to this Scampi dish.

(5 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For bacon shrimp scampi appetizer

  • 1 lb
    large or jumbo raw shrimp peeled,and cleaned with tails still attached.
  • 5
    slices of bacon chopped and cooked. reserve drippings
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3
    large cloves of garlic
  • 1/3 c
    white wine
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • 2/3 c
    seasoned panko bread crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp
    chopped parsley

How To Make bacon shrimp scampi appetizer

  • 1
    Peel the shrimp,and butterfly it. Do this by gently running a knife in the back of the shrimp. Do not cut all the way through the back.
  • 2
    Cook the bacon until brown and crisp. remove bacon,and set aside. Chop the garlic and parsley.
  • 3
    Remove half the bacon drippings. Add the 5 tablespoons of butter until melted. Add the chopped Garlic,pinch of Cayenne pepper, and shrimp. Cook for a couple minutes on both sides.
  • 4
    Add the wine,and cook for another 2 minutes. If using a cast iron skillet. Sprinkle the bread crumbs,bacon,and parsley on top. Place under broiler until crumbs are browned,or pour the shrimp/wine mixture in to a small casserole dish. Top with the bacon ,bread crumbs,and parsley. Place under broiler,and brown. Serve
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