Zucchini-Wrapped Shrimp with Bacon

Name: Zucchini-Wrapped Shrimp with Bacon
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 340 grams bacon, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch squares; 3 Tbsps coarsely chopped basil; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 680 grams shrimp, shelled and deveined; 142 grams medium zucchini , halved lengthwise, then sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Zucchini-Wrapped Shrimp with Bacon a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 594 calories, 46g of protein, and 43g of fat each. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. A mixture of shrimp, zucchini, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the basil with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

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Add the shrimp and turn to coat.

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Shrimp

In a shallow bowl, generously brush the zucchini slices on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; let stand for 5 minutes to soften.

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In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.

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Drain.

Working at the tip of a 12-inch skewer, pierce the very end of a zucchini slice. Swing the zucchini to the side and skewer a shrimp, then loop the zucchini slice around the shrimp and pierce the zucchini slice to secure it around the shrimp.

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Add another shrimp, wrap the rest of the zucchini slice around it and secure it on the skewer.

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Add a bacon square. Repeat the threading, using 2 more zucchini slices, 4 more shrimp and 2 more bacon squares. Thread the remaining ingredients to make 8 skewers.

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Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Oil the grill and grill 4 skewers at a time over high heat for about 2 minutes per side, or just until the shrimp are cooked through and the zucchini are still crunchy.

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Serve hot.

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Servings:

340grams

bacon, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch squares 3Tbsps

coarsely chopped basil 1large

garlic clove, minced 2Tbsps

extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 4servings

Salt and freshly ground pepper 680grams

shrimp, shelled and deveined 142grams

medium zucchini , halved lengthwise, then sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Thrive Pinot Grigio with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 15 dollars per bottle.