Habanero Honey Bacon-wrapped Shrimp Recipe
four grilled jumbo shrimp stuffed with minced habanero & queso fresco | wrapped in smoked bacon | topped with honey chipotle glaze
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Ingredients
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Shrimp and Filling
Bacon and Glaze
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
Peel and devein the jumbo shrimp, leaving the tails on. Make a slit along the back of each shrimp to create a pocket for the filling.
- 2
Make the Filling
Finely mince the habanero pepper, removing seeds for less heat if desired. In a bowl, mix the minced habanero with crumbled queso fresco. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Assembly
- 3
Stuff the Shrimp
Take a spoonful of the habanero and queso fresco mixture and stuff it into each shrimp pocket. Press the shrimp gently to secure the filling.
- 4
Wrap in Bacon
Wrap each stuffed shrimp with a slice of smoked bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
Cooking
- 5
- 6
Grill the Shrimp
Place the bacon-wrapped shrimp on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are cooked through.
- 7
Make the Honey Chipotle Glaze
In a small bowl, mix honey and chipotle powder together until well combined.
- 8
