Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Cream Cheese Stuffing

A quick oven-baked seafood bite with a creamy, seasoned center and crisp bacon exterior.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, cream cheese, shrimp recipes

Servings:

Calories: 315kcal

Author: Daisy Merano

Preheat oven to 350F
6 tablespoons cream cheese, 2 teaspoons chive, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, a dash of cayenne pepper powder, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs
Prepare the cream cheese stuffing by combining all the stuffing ingredients in a bowl. Mix well until all the ingredients are well blended. Set aside.
Partially cook the bacon in the microwave. Do this by placing the bacon strips in a plate and cover it with another plate. Microwave for 2 minutes. Make sure that the bacon is still pliable (flexible).
3 pieces bacon strips
Create a slit in the middle of the shrimp lengthwise. Stuff it with enough cream cheese stuffing. Wrap half of the bacon per shrimp and secure using a toothpick.
5 pieces large shrimp
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool. Arrange in a serving plate.
Enjoy!

Pick the Right Shrimp. Use large or jumbo shrimp only. Smaller ones cook too fast and lose their shape. Shell them completely and remove the vein for a clean, easy-to-stuff center.
Use a Toothpick Every Time. Don’t skip this. Even if the bacon looks wrapped tight, it will shrink during baking and could slide off. A simple toothpick holds everything in place.
Go Easy on the Stuffing. Cream cheese melts fast. Overstuffed shrimp can leak or lose shape during baking. Just fill enough to close the slit, use a spoon or your fingers to press it in.
Watch the Oven Closely. Shrimp cooks fast, once it turns pink and curls, it’s done. Don’t wait for the bacon to get super crisp or the shrimp will dry out.