Ingredients
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Instructions
Cut a 1/2-inch deep incision (without cutting through the shrimp) down the inside of each of the peeled shrimp. Scrape out the (usually dark) vein—the intestinal tract.
Roast the garlic in a dry skillet over medium, turning frequently, until soft and blotchy black in spots, about 15 minutes. Cool and peel off the papery skin. In a medium bowl, mash the garlic with a fork until it is nearly smooth, then add the cilantro, black pepper and 2 cheeses. Mix, mashing everything together, until thoroughly blended and homogeneous. Taste and work in a little salt if you think necessary.
Scoop out a generous teaspoon of the filling and press it evenly over the butterflied part of a shrimp. Wrap the shrimp in a piece of bacon—to ensure that the bacon crisps, make sure it overlaps no more than an inch. Continue until all the shrimp are stuffed and wrapped.
Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high. When thoroughly heated, lay the shrimp in the pan, overlap-side down. Cook until crisp underneath, about 1 minute, then turn each piece a quarter of a turn cook another minute. Continue until all 4 sides are browned in the same manner. The bacon needs to be thin enough that it can crisp in the same time it takes for the shrimp to cook: you’ll know the shrimp are perfect when only a hint of pink translucency remains deep in the butterfly.
Followed recipe & directions to a T.. no salt required. Wife says Best homemade stuffed shrimp ever. Thanks a million.
One of the best flavor combinations! Great on the grill too. I wrap my bacon in a spiral so the filling doesn’t ooze out. Excellent as a filling for Pablano rellenos, baked, no batter.
Think you have a great show. I realy appreicate you giving the recipes of the dishes you cook on your shows. That is very generous of you. I bought one of your books, the recipes are outstanding!
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This sounds great? A Lot like my grilled jalepeno poppers. Think I’ll try stuffing these into jalepenos before wrapping them in bacon. Of course I’ll make these too (not everyone can abide jalepenos).
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I was so glad when I found this recipe again. I made these stuffed shrimp some time ago. They were sooo good. I had to have them for my Mexican inspired Labor Day menu. I’m so happy!
I found it hard for me to find you, love you’re show. My mom and love mexican food.. I made chili reanios? they turned out great. please dont go off the air.
Haven’t seen your show in quite a few years. Tucson is where we reside maybe lm missing it somehow? If not are the disc available to purchase?
Hi Jon-you can find the seasons here: http://www.rickbayless.com/shopping/dvd-collections/