Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Over Pasta with Lime Butter Sauce
TOTAL TIME1 hr 20 mins
SKILL LEVELIntermediate
SERVINGS4
About this RecipeSmithfield bacon adds savory depth to this simple yet vibrant dish, where shrimp and pasta meet a bright lime butter sauce. A fresh, flavorful option for any night of the week.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsps. freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsps. water 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. brown sugar 1 lb. linguini pasta, cooked al dente 12 Toothpicks 8 tbsps. unsalted butter 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 lime Zest 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper for garnish Parsley, chopped for garnish Lime wedge
Gather Ingredients from the list below
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Pasta
6 slices Applewood Smoked Bacon
Lime Butter Sauce
Directions
1.
In a zipped storage bag, combine the lemon juice, water, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
2.
Add the shrimp to the bag and toss until they are fully coated.
3.
Seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4.
Lime Butter Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add the butter, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
5.
Cook the mixture until the butter is melted and it reaches a low simmer.
6.
Preheat the oven broiler to 400ºF.
7.
Line a baking tray with foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
8.
Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator.
9.
Wrap each shrimp with a half slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
10.
Place the bacon-wrapped shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
11.
Broil the shrimp for 5–10 minutes, or until they are fully cooked.
12.
In the last 2 minutes of cooking, pour 4 tablespoons of the melted butter mixture over the shrimp and return them to the oven to finish broiling.
13.
To serve, toss the linguini with the remaining butter mixture and divide it evenly among 4 bowls.
14.
Top each bowl with 3 bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp.
15.
Garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges.
