Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Over Lime Butter Sauced Pasta

Land and sea flavors combined with a fresh citrus sauce make this pasta dish a hit with everyone.

Serves: 4
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients

• 6 slices of Smithfield bacon, cut in half
• 12 Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 pound linguini pasta, cooked al dente and kept hot
• Lime Butter Sauce:
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• zest of one lime
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Chopped parsley lime wedges to garnish
• 12 toothpicks

Steps

In a zipped storage bag combine the lemon juice, water, garlic powder and brown sugar. Add the shrimp and toss until they are coated. Seal and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat add the butter, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, salt and pepper. Cook until butter is melted and mixture is at a low simmer.

Preheat the oven broiler to 400º. Line a baking tray with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Remove shrimp from the refrigerator. Wrap each shrimp with one of the half slices of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet and broil for 5-10 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, pour 4 tablespoons of the melted butter mixture over the shrimp and place back in the oven to broil.

To serve: Toss the linguini with the butter mixture and divide evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with 3 of the bacon wrapped Jumbo shrimp. Garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a crisp garden salad.

This recipe was specially prepared and created by Paula Deen for Smithfield. Recipe and photo courtesy of Smithfield.

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charlenemoody
My husband is a shrimp lover;Anything with shrimp in it he just love it! I did get a chance to make this one. My husband was very please with this one;but when I added the bacon;it just made it look more of elegant dish.(My husband had to ask where did you get this idea to add the bacon? I just start Laughing and He did too!!! HE knows I'll view different web site Recipe! Most men can be Funny;But especially my husband;Love him dearly!

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