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PiggyBack Shrimp

There are times you get to a holiday party and you bring your go to dish. Some artichoke dip or a buffalo chicken spread, then there are times you want to step it up a notch… These PiggyBack Shrimp will have people begging you for the recipe. At least I did. The first time I had these was about 4 years ago at a Christmas party. Every time I make them I am sending out the recipe so I decided to share it with you all too!What could be better than bacon wrapped shrimp? When it is broiled in an Amazing sauce. These PiggyBack Shrimp are the perfect appetizer for any party!Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission.  Thank you for supporting Twitchetts!

Now the ingredient list might seem a little long, but the only thing, besides the shrimp and bacon, that I have to go and buy is the chili sauce. Most are staple pantry items. (At least in my house)

 

What you need for your PiggyBack Shrimp:Make this quick cheesecake spread anytime you need a fast dessert. Made by mixing just 2 ingredients and can be served with anything on the side.

  • 1C finely chopped onion
  • 2T unsalted butter
  • 3/4C chili sauce
  • 1/4C water
  • 3T Worcestershire sauce
  • 3T packed light brown sugar
  • 1T distilled white vinegar
  • 1T tomato paste
  • 1/4t dry mustard
  • 1/8t Tabasco sauce
  • 20 medium or large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 20 2 1/2-inch strips of bacon (one standard pack of bacon cut in half)
  • toothpicks

 

How to make your PiggyBack Shrimp:

In a saucepan, cook down the onion in butter for about 5 mins, until translucent. Add the chili sauce, water, Worcestershire, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, mustard, and Tabasco.

Heat to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.

Take and dip each shrimp in sauce and let rest for 10-15 minutes, then wrap in bacon.What could be better than bacon wrapped shrimp? When it is broiled in an Amazing sauce. These PiggyBack Shrimp are the perfect appetizer for any party!Broil close to the heat source for about 3-4 minutes on each side.What could be better than bacon wrapped shrimp? When it is broiled in an Amazing sauce. These PiggyBack Shrimp are the perfect appetizer for any party!Warm up the rest of the sauce for extra dipping and serve.What could be better than bacon wrapped shrimp? When it is broiled in an Amazing sauce. These PiggyBack Shrimp are the perfect appetizer for any party!This will make 20 PiggyBack Shrimp. Depending on your crowd you might want to double the recipe… This bacon wrapped shrimp is deliciousness and won’t last long!!! So make sure to get in at least one or two for quality control, or you might miss out!

Keep this in you back pocket for the next holiday party or event when you want to wow your friends and family.

The source for the original recipe is a classic little cookbook.

Crème de Cookbook Colorado
published in 1987 

 

Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition

Saturday 5th of December 2015

Chili sauce is my favorite secret ingredient when it comes to seafood recipes. My family is going to go crazy over the bacon + shrimp combo!!

Susie

Sunday 6th of December 2015

This recipe is the first time I had ever bought chili sauce!! Hope they love them!

Katie

Tuesday 1st of December 2015

These look SOOOO good...I want to eat them all!

Susie

Sunday 6th of December 2015

It is really hard not to!