Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Cheese
This Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp recipe is the ultimate quick and delicious appetizer. Crispy bacon, juicy shrimp paste, and gooey cheese come together in just 30 minutes for an irresistible bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
- 200 g shrimp paste store-bought or homemade
- 30 g carrot peeled, finely diced, blanched 1 min, drained
- 30 g corn kernels fresh or thawed from frozen, drained
- 15 g scallions green part only, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp sea salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 6 slices bacon preferably thick-cut
- 12 slices cheese mozzarella or cheddar recommended
- Parsley a little (optional garnish, can substitute scallions)
- Chili powder a little (optional, to taste)
Prepare the Seasoned Shrimp Paste
In a large bowl, combine 200g shrimp paste with carrot, corn, and scallions.
Season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Set aside.
Assemble the Rolls
Lay bacon slices flat on a board. Cut into 10–12 cm lengths if too long.
Place 2 cheese slices on each bacon slice, leaving a little edge space.
Shape about 30g shrimp paste into a small cylinder, place on one end of the bacon, and roll tightly to enclose. Repeat with all slices.
Cook the Rolls (Two Methods)
Method A: Oven-Baked (Recommended)
Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F) for 5 minutes.
Place rolls on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Bake for 18–20 minutes until bacon is crispy, shrimp cooked, and cheese melted.
Method B: Pan-Fried
Heat a nonstick pan over low heat (no oil needed, bacon will render fat).
Place rolls in pan, gently turning with tongs. Cook each side 3–4 minutes until golden brown and shrimp is cooked (12–15 minutes total). Cook in batches if needed.
Garnish & Serve
Remove from oven or pan, sprinkle with parsley and chili powder if desired.
Slice each roll into 2–3 pieces.
Serve hot and enjoy crispy bacon, tender shrimp, and melty cheese all in one bite!