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Bacon Fried Shrimp with Pepper Jack Cheese

Close-up of crispy bacon-wrapped shrimp on a serving platter, garnished with parsley
Bacon Fried Shrimp with black pepper stuffed with Pepper-Jack Cheese, served in a green dish on a black plate.

The Best Bacon Fried Shrimp

When I first had Bacon Fried Shrimp, all I could do was melt into myself with pleasure.   I remember my head tilting back with my eyes closed as that bacon and shrimp exploded with flavor with each bite.  Oh… and did I mention the Pepper Jack Cheese?  Wow!  Each one of these prawns is stuffed with cheese before they’re wrapped with an entire piece of bacon. Then, they are each seasoned with black ground pepper before they’re fried to perfection.

Bacon-wrapped shrimp and Pepper Jack Cheese frying in a pan, sizzling to crispy perfection.
Pan-fried Bacon Fried Shrimp with Pepper Jack Cheese, sizzling in a stainless steel frying pan on the stove-top.

Grilling Bacon Fried Shrimp

This dish may be called “Bacon Fried Shrimp,” but don’t feel limited by the frying pan. These savory, bacon-wrapped shrimp shine just as brightly on the grill, making them a surefire hit at barbecues and parties. Want to mix things up? You can even bake them if that’s more your style. No matter how you cook them, the key is simple: ensure the bacon is cooked all the way through for maximum flavor and safety.

And for an extra kick, I whipped up a Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce that takes these shrimp to the next level. It’s creamy, tangy, and packs a flavor punch that perfectly complements the crispy, juicy shrimp. Trust me, you’re going to love it!

If you like this Bacon Fried Shrimp recipe, be sure to check out some of my other Shrimp recipes. Thai Red Curry Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi and Firecracker Shrimp, which is a lot like the Bonefish Grill’s “Bang bang shrimp.” Here’s a list and short video of 20 Shrimp Recipes that you can choose from.

Bacon Fried Shrimp Ingredients:

  • 12 Jumbo Shrimp: Peeled, deveined, and ready for cooking.
  • 1 (12 oz) package of thin-sliced Bacon: Choose a thinner cut to ensure even cooking and crispness.
  • 1/4 lbs Pepper Jack Cheese: (optional) Cut into small slices that will fit perfectly over each shrimp.
  • Black Pepper: Sprinkle coarse ground black pepper over the outside of the bacon wrapped shrimp.

For the Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise: The creamy base for the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Ketchup: Adds a touch of sweetness and tang.
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce: Enhances the savory umami flavor.
  • 1 tsp Sriracha: For a balanced kick of heat.
  • 1/2 tsp Horseradish: Adds a subtle, spicy bite.
  • 1 pinch of Dill: A fresh herbal note to complement the shrimp.

Cooking Instructions

  1. Serve: Arrange the bacon-fried shrimp on a platter with the spicy mayo dipping sauce on the side.
  2. Prepare the Shrimp: Wrap each jumbo shrimp and slice of cheese tightly with a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
  3. Heat the Oil: Pour 1/2 inch of canola oil into a skillet and preheat over medium heat.
  4. Cook the Shrimp: Fry the bacon-wrapped shrimp in 1/2 inch of Canola oil. It’s best to pan fry in batches for about 5 minutes per side, or until the bacon is crispy and shrimp is cooked through, then serve.

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make these Bacon Fried Shrimp.

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