By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 30
35 cal · 25 min
Barbecued Shrimp and Bacon Skewers
Recipe GLPR5bc2142f696a45
Succulent peeled and deveined shrimp wrapped individually in bacon, threaded onto skewers, and broiled until the bacon crisps. The skewers are brushed with tangy barbecue sauce and finished under the broiler until the shrimp are cooked through, resulting in a smoky, savory appetizer or main course with crispy bacon and tender, juicy shrimp.
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Ingredients
30 Shrimp, peeled and deveined
15 strips Bacon strips, partially cooked and cut in half
as needed Vegetable oil
1 cup Barbecue sauce
Directions
Preheat your broiler on high. Soak 30 small bamboo skewers in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning. Wrap each shrimp with a half strip of partially cooked bacon, then thread onto a prepared skewer.
Line a metal baking tray with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the prepared shrimp skewers on the wire rack in a single layer.
Lightly brush the bacon-wrapped shrimp with vegetable oil.
Place the skewers under the preheated broiler, 4 to 6 inches from the heat source. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes until the bacon begins to crisp.
Brush the skewers generously with barbecue sauce and broil for 2 minutes.
Turn the skewers over and brush the other side with more barbecue sauce. Continue broiling for 3 to 6 minutes until the bacon is fully crispy on all sides and the shrimp are opaque and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F).
Remove from the broiler and serve warm.
Comments
This is an honest, straightforward appetizer that hits the North Carolina coast's strength. Large shrimp are available year-round at all major chains including Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger; bacon and sauce are pantry staples everywhere. The 25 minutes is accurate if you're grilling pre-soaked skewers—no hidden prep trap. At roughly $0.80 to $1.20 per skewer (shrimp being the cost driver), this suits a party or casual weeknight without breaking the budget. The only caveat is that 30 skewers means you need grill space and a plan for batch cooking; do not expect these to hold well if made more than an hour ahead, as the bacon will lose its crispness.
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