Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

YIELDS: 20

PREP TIME: 10 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS

1 lb. shrimp (about 20 pieces), peeled and deveined, with tails still on

7 pieces of thick-cut bacon, cut into thirds

4 tbsp. butter, melted

2 tbsp. maple syrup

1 tbsp. chili powder

Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place shrimp on prepared pan.

In a small bowl, mix together butter, maple syrup, and chili powder.

Brush shrimp with about half of the maple butter.

Bake for 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp and shrimp is cooked.

Brush with remaining maple butter and broil 3 minutes.