Shelly's Recipe

GRILLED BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH BOURBON GLAZE

Category: Grilled Starters

2 pounds x-large or jumbo raw shrimp
1 pound bacon
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1-1/4 cups brown sugar
2 tbsps mustard
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and black pepper to taste

In a small saucepan, combine bourbon, juices, sugar, mustard, pepper flakes and a pinch of salt. Simmer over medium-low heat until reduced by half. Pour into a glass bowl and set aside.

Peel shrimp, leaving tail intact, devein. Season with salt and black pepper. Cut bacon into 2-inch pieces and wrap around body of shrimp, securing with a toothpick.

Place on a medium-hot grill and cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp are curled and cooked through. Brush glaze evenly on both sides of shrimp. Cook 1 minute more and serve hot.