Description
Delicious bacon-wrapped shrimp bombs with a rich filling of cream cheese, garlic, and black truffle oil, creating a perfect bite-sized appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tbsp black truffle oil
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toothpicks (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and cut the bacon strips in half.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, cream cheese, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, and seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Form a small ball of the shrimp mixture and wrap it in a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Cook in a preheated skillet over medium heat, about 5-7 minutes on each side until the bacon is crispy and golden, or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve warm with a wedge of lemon and a drizzle of truffle oil.
Notes
These can be prepared ahead of time and fried just before serving for a fresh experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bombs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp, bacon, appetizer, truffle, comfort food