Smoky bacon wrapped around shrimp spiced with Neely’s barbecue rub and garlic creates a sensuous dance of flavors on your tongue. But the real romance of the dish is that you can feed your partner these bite-sized delights.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4 as starter
Ingredients
SWEET AND SPICY ORANGE DIPPING SAUCE
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, Neely’s barbecue rub, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp, and toss. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Cook your bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until halfway done (not yet crisp), about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined sheet tray to drain and cool.
Step 4
Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and wrap the bacon slices around the center of each shrimp. Thread the skewer through the shrimp and bacon to secure. (Thread two shrimp per skewer.)
Step 5
Grill the shrimp on both sides until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp are bright pink, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Serve with the sweet and spicy orange dipping sauce.
SWEET AND SPICY ORANGE DIPPING SAUCE
Step 6
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with the bacon-wrapped shrimp.
