Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Comments: Preparation time : 15 minutes.
If desired, use regular bacon instead of 'pancetta', but it must be partially fried into a heavy frypan over medium heat, over barbecue or stove burner if needed, to melt the fat, for approximately 1 minute on each side.
Servings: 10
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] caraway
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons [30 g] sugar
  • 2 tablespoons [30 g] freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 20 fresh giant shrimps, shelled and veins removeddécortiquées et déveinées
  • 10 thin slices 'pancetta' [bacon], halved
  • Oil
  • 20 toothpicks
  • Into a medium bowl, mix together paprika, Cayenne pepper, curry powder, caraway, ground coriander, salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, sugar and fresh lemon juice.
  • Add shrimps; leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat barbecue to high intensity; oil barbecue rack.
  • Roll each shrimp into a thin half-slice of 'pancetta'.
  • Secure ends with toothpicks.
  • Barbecue shrimps onto hot barbecue rack 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until no longer translucent inside, and curled.