Keto Bacon Basil Shrimp
Extra large shrimp wrapped in basil and bacon, then baked and broiled until the bacon crisps. A tangy barbecue sauce mixed with prepared horseradish is brushed on during the final broil stage, creating a caramelized coating. Ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2
Combine barbecue sauce with prepared horseradish in a small bowl.
- 3
Wrap each shrimp with one fresh basil leaf, then wrap with a bacon strip, avoiding overlap.
- 4
Secure bacon with a toothpick and arrange shrimp on a baking sheet.
- 5
Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until shrimp just start turning pink on one side.
- 6
Remove from oven, switch setting to broil, and flip shrimp over.
- 7
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side until bacon becomes crispy.
- 8
Remove from oven and baste all sides with barbecue-horseradish sauce.
- 9
Return to broiler for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- 10
Remove from oven, baste once more, and serve hot with extra sauce on the side.
Tips
Avoid overlapping bacon strips to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
Monitor closely during broiling stages as cooking times vary by oven and shrimp size.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container up to 2 days. Reheat gently in oven at 325°F.
Prepare shrimp wrapping and sauce up to 4 hours ahead. Cook just before serving for best bacon crispness.
Serve hot with extra barbecue-horseradish sauce for dipping.
Common Mistakes
Overlap bacon strips to avoid uneven cooking and soft spots.
Skip the toothpick to prevent bacon from unwrapping during cooking.
Cook shrimp fully before broiling to avoid rubber texture.