Garlic Lime Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

This is a quick and easy appetizer or main dish focusing on a garlic lime marinade and thick slices of peppered bacon wrapped around green chilies and shrimp. This recipe works exceptionally well on an indoor grill.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 10 cooked medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 5 slices peppered bacon, cut in half
• 1 (4 ounce) can whole green chili peppers, drained, and sliced lengthwise
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 tablespoon lime juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk together the oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss the shrimp in the marinade, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 2

Preheat an indoor electric grill for medium-high heat.

Step 3

Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and shake off excess. Wrap each shrimp with a strip of chili pepper, then half a bacon slice. Secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Cook on preheated grill until the bacon is crisp, and the shrimp is hot, 6 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle the shrimp with diced avocado, and garnish with lime wedges to serve.