…or Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with a Chili-Garlic Remoulade. I mean really, does it matter what the name is? If you serve it on Halloween it’s Devils on Horseback. If it’s a Wednesday night in February, then it’s Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp. Get it?
So this is a really yummy appetizer or even a main dish. The shrimp stay really juicy because they are wrapped in bacon and broiled. The sauce has a tiny kick to it and is very flavorful. Overall, it’s a great party starter and looks impressive.
Try it, you’ll see what I mean!
Let’s make it…
Here’s what you’ll need: Shrimp, white wine, lemon zest and juice, garlic-chili sauce, bacon, green onion, mayonnaise and salt.
In a non-reactive bowl, marinate shrimp for 15 minutes with 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic-chili sauce and 1 teaspoon salt.
For the Remoulade, stir together 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon chili-garlic sauce, 2 finely chopped green onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and chill until serving time.
Quarter 6 strips of bacon in half lengthwise and then again across the middle. In other words, one piece of bacon will be cut into four strips.
Soak wooden skewers in water for twenty minutes before skewering shrimp. Wrap each shrimp in a piece of bacon, securing bacon with wooden skewer, neck to tail in a half-moon. Add three to four shrimp per skewer.
Position oven rack so the food will be 3-4 inches from the heat. Preheat broiler. I broiled the shrimp on low for about twelve minutes and I turned them three times for even browning. DO NOT WALK AWAY FROM THE BROILER. Watch your shrimp very carefully. All ovens are different. My cooking times could be very different from yours. Just make sure shrimp are opaque and bacon is cooked through and crisp.
See, opaque and crisp.
I wanted to show you the serving dish the shrimp are in. I used raw black beans to hold the skewers secure. This is not just an ordinary bowl.
It’s a bone stand. Isn’t it groovy? It can be used for punch, candy, trifle and devils on horseback of course. This was another wonderful birthday gift from those A+ friends of mine, Lisa, Lori, Wendy & Becky. And of course if you must have it, rush on over to Pottery Barn before they’re gone!
Shrimp and spiders are a classic combination.
Just because.
Devils on Horseback or Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with a Chili-Garlic Remoulade
For the shrimp:
24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared garlic-chili sauce
1 teaspoon salt
6 strips bacon, quartered
Wooden skewers
For the Remoulade:
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon prepared chili garlic sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 green onions, finely chopped (both white and green parts)
In a non-reactive bowl, marinate shrimp for 15 minutes with wine, lemon zest, garlic-chili sauce and salt.
For the Remoulade, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, chili-garlic sauce, green onions and salt. Cover and chill until serving time.
Quarter 6 strips of bacon in half lengthwise and then again across the middle. In other words, one piece of bacon will be cut into four strips.
Soak wooden skewers in water for twenty minutes before skewering shrimp. Wrap each shrimp in a piece of bacon, securing bacon with wooden skewer, neck to tail in a half-moon. Add three to four shrimp per skewer.
Position oven rack so the food will be 3-4 inches from the heat. Preheat broiler. I broiled the shrimp on low for about twelve minutes and I turned them three times for even browning. DO NOT WALK AWAY FROM THE BROILER. Watch your shrimp very carefully. All ovens are different. My cooking times could be very different from yours. Just make sure shrimp are opaque and bacon is cooked through and crisp.
Philly says
Here’s a dumb question. What is a non reactive bowl?
These look great!!
Hockeytam says
Glass or plastic.. not metal đŸ™‚
clumbsycookie says
I want to have that for breakfast! Oh my that must be so good, that must be almost a sin! I love shrimp, bacon and garlic, that’s that pretty much for me!
melissa says
Wow you have some great friends! Do you have a huge Halloween party? I love that bowl. Did you just have a birthday?
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
Oh, you are having such fun with Halloween! Great table settings.
Barbie with a T says
Because I live on the Gulf Coast, you know I will be doing these devils on horseback soon. First thing this morning, even before coffee, I am desiring the taste of those crispy broiled critters. (shrimp, not the spiders lol) Thanks for the idea of broiling the bacon wrapped shrimp on skewers.
Barbie with a T says
I just noticed one of the shrimp was missing from the final photo. I suppose they were just too tempting to pass up! lol
Becky says
I want to come to your house for Halloween!!!
Love that bowl, and the wreath, and the rocks, and….
Jennifer says
Another great recipe…I’m definitely flying out to trick or treat at your house.
marcy says
oh wow YUMMY , I lvoe shrimp, just might have to try that one!
Daziano says
I’m loving each one of your Halloween creations!!!!!!!!
katie says
Those look delicious! I love bacon wrapped shrimp.
RecipeGirl says
You’ve got the cutest Halloween ideas (and decorations) around. These are wonderful shrimp skewers and I love the remoulade sauce (and the bowl!)
Deborah says
Yes, I could definitely eat this as a main meal!! And I can’t believe how many Halloween decorations you have!
Mental P Mama says
Yum. And yum.
Jennifer says
Another one I will definitely try! Shrimp and bacon are 2 of my kids’ very favorite things! That sauce looks crazy good!
And of course I love the skull bowl! I’m going to go broke at Pottery Barn!!
Harmony says
I bet my FIL will love these…thanks again for another great recipe!
Teri says
Oh.
My.
God!
That’s It! I’m marching right down to Pottery Barn today! Everyone is still sleeping… I’m just going to slip out the door, grab a coffee and wait for it to open! Darn it! I tried to hold out, but that looks just way too cute Cathy!
Tomorrow, Farmers Market to get the Shrimp for this! I made your Pork Chop Dinner the other night, and that was such a great by the way. So yummy and Fall like.
Deeba says
These little devils are deliciously precious Cathy! And what’s not to like about these Halloween jingles…
Cathy says
A non-reactive bowl would be a mixing vessel made of a non-porous material altering or adding flavor or even changing the color of the food you are preparing.
Examples of non-reactive materials would be, glass, stainless steel, enamel, glazed ceramic or plastic. Stay away from aluminum, as that would be reactive.
The acid content in this dish from the lemon and wine, may react and absorb components of porous substances it comes in contact with, so this is why the recipe calls for a non-reactive bowl.
I hope this helps!
Brave Adventurer says
That Halloween Jingle Wreath is adorable. And if I liked shrimp, I’d be all over that recipe in every season ! Have a good weekend đŸ™‚
Kevin says
What a tasty sounding appetizer! Great presentation! I am liking the Halloween theme.
Bellini says
It’s getting scarier and more delicious around here:D
Biz says
Oh my word, those look delicious! Bacon on anything is a winner!
Meg says
okay, let me try this again, I don’t know where my first comment went!
THAT is the most AMAZING recipe I think you have ever posted, thank you!!!!
Hugs!
Shirley says
I will be making this recipe for my next party. I love the remoulade sauce factor!
RobinSue says
The presentation on this on is fantastic, love the black beans! You just can’t beat bacon wrapped shrimp, the best!
melly~ says
it’s been too long since i’ve visited! you’ve been up to some yummy business, i see. i will be making these shrimp. and the por medalions and the cranberry tart things. oh mah gawd, you’re killing me here. in a good way. đŸ™‚
i think my head would have exploded if i had been the friend on the side during that tart-making conversation. tart-maker certainly could have said no but i know, she’s just that nice. that’s TOO nice if you ask me and that B+ friend? she’d be failing in my book. :o\
TSannie says
That looks delicious! And I love the serving piece.
Lori says
Great looking shrimp…and I love that bowl/stand!
Rachel says
This is one of our favorite snacks! We always add a jalapeno slice in there though đŸ™‚ We also do this with Dove. YUM!!
Love remoulade!
dawn says
Oh boy! Are we having a party? When, where, what shall I bring besides my own hotness. lol
I can only imagine that you throw really good parties. I am totally loving this recipe.
No double dipping!
Paula says
Holy Halloween! Oh my Lord, these look outstanding. I mean I want to dash out to the store right this minute and get the ingredients to make these. Seriously, I want these right now! LOVE your decor; the black beans are genius! Do you have any kid party food? I’ve got a hoard of 12-13 year olds coming over next week for a party. Any ideas?
Leah Q says
What a clever idea for using the raw black beans – you get twenty points just for that alone for the creativity!
Another 25 points for the shrimp recipe and a whopping 45 points for using the halloween skull and bones bowl! – and the halloween bangle is right up my alley – i guess when you hear the bells ring, a ghost is getting its wings….
Dr. John says
Another Halloween recipe. You have so many and they are all so good.
Amber says
Okay I think this is one of your best photo posts yet. The dead shrimp are beautiful. ‘Dead shrimp” is another great name if you serve these on Halloween. Bacon wrapped anything is always the best.
Now about all these people sucking up to you to come over for Halloween…let us not forget that I am not that far from you AND my sister and brother in law used to work for Caymus. Yeah, there’s my points earned.
And what are you going to make with the black beans?
I think you are having way too much fun. And that is the way to live life.
Flea says
Oh man. I haven’t had a good remoulade in YEARS. Going to have to try this one. Mmmm.
Krissa says
I will definitely try making these the next time we have guests… I’m tired of the scallops and bacon thing- these sound so much better. I have made the last 3 recipes you’ve posted, and they have been incredible- When I needed to make a nice dinner last weekend (we had friends over) I went right to your blog- and everyone ADORED the brisket I made!! That is just the best recipe EVER!! I am a complete buffoon in the kitchen, but I love your recipes- and they always turn out great!!! Thank you!
pam says
Bacon and shrimp..it’s all good!
sista #2 says
I don’t eat Seafood……
There, I’ve said it
peace
#2
chefectomy says
Man you’re funny…Shrimp and bacon, an obvious winner. The homerun on this post is your remoulade. You should submit that photo to Tastespotting so people understand how to make it – awesome.
–Marc
Dee says
Love the wreath – what a cool idea! I wonder what the neighbours would think if I hung one out? Something tasteful of course, skulls and daggers perhaps.
I’m a firm believer in the Powers of Bacon!
HoneyB says
LOVE everything about this post!!
PookandHouse says
This title chilled my spine…just to see it. I thought it is about Darfur’s geonocide “devils on the horseback” documentary. Sad to watch.
Anyway, yummy recipe. Shrimp and bacon and spicy remoulade can’t go wrong.
grace says
shrimp always look so sad to me–permanently curled into the fetal position. maybe that’s why i don’t like them.
no, no. it’s gotta be the texture. đŸ™‚
Foodycat says
Yes please! They look delicious. Especially in the bone bowl.
There is a classic British appetiser called devils on horseback that I love – prunes stuffed with a bit of chicken liver or water chesnut and rolled in bacon and grilled. But I think I like your version better.
jodycakes says
My mom used to make these when we were younger…I love it! Thanks for bringing up a classic!
Liz C. says
All I can say is…. Yuummmmmmmm!
Amanda Louden says
seriously?
tipper says
Shrimp and bacon what else do you need?!
Mary Beth says
Okay, it may only be me but the shrimp look like they’re synchronized swimmers about to jump into the dip pool.
Cathy-wheresmydamnanswer says
Now that is some great looking skewered shrimp!! WOW love the sauce as well I can actually see how that sauce could be used for a number of dishes…
Mrs. L says
Who cares what they are called, they look great. Yum.
Egghead says
Bacon! Shrimp! My idea of heaven. Yum.
kimberleyblue says
These are amazing! I want to eat these, right now, all of them! Thanks for posting this!
Liver enzymes says
Shrimp and bacon what else do you need?!