Jun 09 2026
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by El Charro Café Downtown
Time45m
Serves4

(4) GF chipotle aioli & habanero salsita

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Chipotle Aioli

Habanero Salsita

Method

Preparation of Shrimp

  1. 1

    Clean the Shrimp

    Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact for presentation.

  2. 2

    Season the Shrimp

    In a bowl, toss the cleaned shrimp with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Bacon Wrapping

  1. 3

    Wrap the Shrimp

    Cut each bacon slice in half. Wrap each shrimp with a half slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.

Cooking the Shrimp

  1. 4

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 5

    Arrange on Baking Sheet

    Place the wrapped shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 6

    Bake the Shrimp

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are cooked through.

Making the Sauces

  1. 7

    Prepare the Chipotle Aioli

    In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.

  2. 8

    Prepare the Habanero Salsita

    Finely chop the habanero pepper, tomato, red onion, and cilantro. In a bowl, mix them together with lime juice and salt.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the bacon-wrapped shrimp hot with chipotle aioli and habanero salsita on the side.

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