Bacon-wrapped shrimp make a tasty appetizer or a filling main course when served over a bed of cheesy arroz.
Ingredients
6 strips of bacon, cut in half
12 shrimp, peeled and de-veined
Dash of black pepper, optional
Dash of garlic powder, optional
Arroz (Mexican Rice)
Cheese, grated
Light sour cream
Avocado slices
Instructions
Peel, de-vein and rinse the shrimp.
Pat them dry between two paper towels.
Sprinkle them lightly with black pepper and garlic powder if desired.
Cut the bacon in half so that you end up with 12 shorter pieces of bacon.
Wrap one bacon strip around each shrimp, securing the bacon in place with a toothpick.
Place the bacon-wrapped shrimp in a pan over medium heat and cook them until they are done, turning and rotating them occasionally so that all sides of the bacon and shrimp are cooked.
You can also grill the bacon-wrapped shrimp or cook them on a broiler pan to allow the bacon grease to drain.
Sprinkle each serving of arroz with grated cheese and heat in a microwave for 10-15 seconds to melt the cheese.
Serve the bacon-wrapped shrimp over the bed of rice.
Garnish with avocado slices and light sour cream.
Recipe by Itsy Bitsy Foodies at http://itsybitsyfoodies.com/camarones-con-tocino-bacon-wrapped-shrimp/