Shrimp with Bacon

I can provide you the recipe for shrimp wrapped in bacon, a refined dish that combines the sweetness of shrimp with the intense flavor of bacon. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 12 large shrimp, shelled and cleaned
• 12 slices of thinly sliced bacon
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Some fresh sage leaves (optional)
• Toothpicks to secure the bacon

Preparation

1. Take each shrimp and lightly salt and pepper both sides.
2. Wrap each shrimp with a slice of bacon, being careful to completely cover the shrimp.
3. Use a toothpick to secure the bacon around the shrimp.
4. If desired, you can add a sage leaf between the bacon and the shrimp for an additional aroma.
5. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
6. Once the oil is hot, lay the bacon-wrapped shrimp in the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are cooked.
7. Deglaze with a bit of lemon juice at the end of cooking.
8. Remove the toothpicks and serve the bacon-wrapped shrimp immediately.

Shrimp with bacon are perfect as an appetizer or main course and can be served on a bed of arugula or salad for a contrast of flavors and colors.

Curiosity

Bacon is a much-loved ingredient in Italian cuisine, particularly the Colonnata kind, famous for its seasoning in marble troughs and the delicate and aromatic flavor it gives to dishes. Combined with shrimp, it creates a marriage of land and sea that is highly appreciated in contemporary cuisine.