Shrimp Lejon Recipe
Five horseradish stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon served with horseradish mayo dipping sauce
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Preparation
Horseradish Mayo Dipping Sauce
Method
Shrimp Preparation
- 1
Prepare Shrimp
In a bowl, mix the prepared horseradish with salt and black pepper. Gently split the shrimp down the back without cutting all the way through, creating a pocket for the filling.
- 2
Stuff Shrimp
Fill each shrimp pocket with about 1 tablespoon of the horseradish mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- 3
Wrap with Bacon
Take one bacon strip and wrap it around each stuffed shrimp, securing it with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat for all shrimp.
Cooking
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 5
Bake Shrimp
Place the wrapped shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are cooked through.
Horseradish Mayo Dipping Sauce
- 6
Prepare Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 7
Chill Sauce
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.