Shelly's Recipe

BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH BASIL-GARLIC STUFFING

Category: Fish and Seafood

1 lbs large shrimp
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
16 pieces thinly sliced bacon
1/2 cup prepared fruit-based barbecue sauce

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. Butterfly shrimp by cutting a slit along the back and gently pressing open.

Combine basil, Parmesan, and garlic in a small bowl. Place basil mixture evenly in shrimp openings; press shrimp closed.

Cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked. Drain on paper towels.

Wrap each shrimp with 1 slice bacon, and place on greased baking sheet. Brush barbecue sauce over shrimp, and bake at 400 for 8 to 9 minutes.