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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Rosemary and Stilton

4.3

(59)

"The recipes here reflect my British roots, but not necessarily my family traditions," writes Mairi Morrison of London, England. "Although my mother is from Scotland and my father is from Northern Ireland, I grew up in Los Angeles, where our weeknight meals were typically American: spaghetti, tacos, and burgers. It wasn't until I moved to Europe that I became really interested in food. Here in London my social life is centered around the table.

I really like this dish because it is typically British, and perfect for a rainy winter evening in London."

Since these hors d'oeuvres can be assembled ahead, they're good for a cocktail party.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 20

Ingredients

20 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 tablespoon (about) chopped fresh rosemary
Balsamic vinegar
10 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise
Crumbled Stilton cheese, or other blue cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Arrange shrimp on baking sheet. Sprinkle with rosemary, ground black pepper, and several splashes of vinegar. Wrap each in bacon, covering completely; secure with toothpick. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill on sheet.)

    Step 2

    Preheat broiler. Broil shrimp 4 to 5 inches from heat source until shrimp are cooked through and bacon is browned, watching carefully to prevent burning, about 5 minutes per side. Remove toothpicks. Transfer shrimp to platter. Sprinkle hot shrimp with cheese and serve.

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