Valentines Recipes

Shrimp can be a great way to start a meal, or it can be the main course. This recipe leaves the choice up to you. It could be an appetizer for your Valentine’s dinner or it could serve as the main dish. If you are eating light, a salad to start, broiled shrimp and then a nice light dessert would make a perfect meal!

Broiled Shrimp and Bacon Wrappers

What You Need:

16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 strips of bacon cut in half lengthwise
1/4 C butter style shortening, melted
1 T Parmesan cheese, grated
1 garlic clove, minced fine
1 t lemon juice

How to Cook It:

Turn on the broiler and allow it to heat while preparing the shrimp.

Wrap one slice of bacon around each piece of shrimp and secure it with a
wooden toothpick.

Place the melted shortening in a mixing bowl.

Stir in the Parmesan cheese until blended.

Add the garlic and lemon juice and whisk until completely combined.

Brush each shrimp thoroughly with the sauce.

Place in a single layer on a broiler pan.

Broil 6 minutes, turn and continue broiling 5 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.

Serving Size:  4

These little wonders make great appetizers before the Valentine’s meal or can be
used as the main course.  1/4 t salt and 1/4 t of pepper can be added to the
sauce if you wish.

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