Basil Stuffed Shrimp Wrapped In Bacon |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 9 Minutes |
Ready In: 9 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Wonderful tasting shrimp appetizer. Ingredients:
1/2c olive oil |
2 tsp crushed red pepper |
1lb. large shrimp |
1/3c chopped fresh basil leaves |
11/2tbs. parmesan cheese |
2 garlic cloves,minced |
16 pieces bacon,thinly sliced |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400. Mix olive oil and crushed red pepper in small bowl and set aside. 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.
2. Cook bacon over med. heat until partially cooked. Drain on paper towels. Wrap each shrimp with 1 slice of bacon,and place on greased baking sheet. Brush infused olive oil over shrimp and bake for 8 to 9 mins.
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