Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Sage
From chefcarolyn 17 years ago
- 15 minutes to make
- Serves 4
This appetizer has gone over splendidly. The earthiness of the sage balances nicely with the smoky bacon. The shrimp ties it all together. I made 60 for a small gathering this weekend and they were gone instantly. Read more They'd be great with Fettucine Alfredo! See less
Ingredients
- 16 Extra Large UNCOOKED shrimp, peeled shopping list
- 8 pieces of bacon, cut down the middle lengthwise shopping list
- 16 small sage leaves shopping list
How to make it
- If your shrimp are not already deveined, use a sharp knife to cut down the top side about 3/4 of the way down the length of the shrimp. Remove the dark vein that is visible. You can do this by pulling it out, scraping it out or washing it out.
- Place a sage leaf in the opening that you've just made.
- Take a piece of bacon and, starting at the head, wrap it around the shrimp, overlapping the first piece to keep it in place. Continue wrapping until you've reached the end.
- Tuck the end of the shrimp under one of the previous folds. No need for toothpicks to hold it together.
- In a saute pan, over medium-high heat, saute the shrimp until the bacon is crispy and dark brown.
- Remove from the pan, drain on a paper towel.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- They make a pretty presentation on skewers with large sage leaves separating each shrimp (pierce the sage through each end so it bows out).
The Rating
Reviewed by 5 people-
I love shrimp and the flavoring of sage. I just know I will love this. This will be perfect for an upcoming party I am giving.
dariana
in loved it
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If you use extra large shrimp the work of putting them together is made easier but it will take two bites to eat them. Medium - large shrimp takes more work but can be eaten in 1 bite. It is whatever your preference is.
chefcarolyn
in Oklahoma City loved it
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I tried replacing the sage with a variety of herbs and spices - basil, fennel seed, cumin and several others - the sage was definitely the best!
chefcarolyn
in Oklahoma City loved it
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