bacon shrimp scampi appetizer

Name: Bacon Shrimp Scampi Appetizer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) large or jumbo raw shrimp peeled,and cleaned with tails still attached.; 5 - slices of bacon chopped and cooked. reserve drippings; 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 3 - large cloves of garlic; 1/3 cup(s) white wine; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper; 2/3 cup(s) seasoned panko bread crumbs; 3 tablespoon(s) chopped parsley

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Nor Mac

Northern, MA

Updated on Apr 9, 2014

This is a very delicious appetizer. Your friends will be very pleased if you serve this at your next gathering. I absolutely love it. The bacon adds a delicious accent to this Scampi dish.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound large or jumbo raw shrimp peeled,and cleaned with tails still attached.
5 - slices of bacon chopped and cooked. reserve drippings
4 tablespoons butter
3 - large cloves of garlic
1/3 cup white wine
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2/3 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

How To Make bacon shrimp scampi appetizer

Step 1

Peel the shrimp,and butterfly it. Do this by gently running a knife in the back of the shrimp. Do not cut all the way through the back.

Step 2

Cook the bacon until brown and crisp. remove bacon,and set aside. Chop the garlic and parsley.
Step 3

Remove half the bacon drippings. Add the 5 tablespoons of butter until melted. Add the chopped Garlic,pinch of Cayenne pepper, and shrimp. Cook for a couple minutes on both sides.
Step 4

Add the wine,and cook for another 2 minutes. If using a cast iron skillet. Sprinkle the bread crumbs,bacon,and parsley on top. Place under broiler until crumbs are browned,or pour the shrimp/wine mixture in to a small casserole dish. Top with the bacon ,bread crumbs,and parsley. Place under broiler,and brown. Serve
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