bacon wrapped shrimp with calabrian dipping sauce

Name: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp With Calabrian Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 shrimp, peeled and deveined; 8 slice(s) bacon, cut in half; oil, for frying; 1 cup(s) ketchup; 1 tablespoon(s) Calabrian chili paste, more or less; fresh chives, for garnish

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Jan 18, 2026

These work great as an appetizer or a main dish for two.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Deep Fry

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 slices bacon, cut in half
oil, for frying
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste, more or less
fresh chives, for garnish

How To Make bacon wrapped shrimp with calabrian dipping sauce

Step 1

Wrap each piece of shrimp in a half piece of bacon, and secure with toothpicks.

Step 2

Deep fry in batches in 350 degree F oil for about 5 minutes until the bacon is crisp.
Step 3

Mix the ketchup and Calabrian chili paste.
Step 4

Serve the shrimp with the spicy sauce, garnished with chives.
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