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bacon wrapped shrimp
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08/19/2010 07:33 PM
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Everyone today honestly loved the Barefoot Contessa shrimp. I am wondering, considering this party will be fairly large, whether I should go with bacon wrapped shrimp instead. My thinking is that maybe people would take a lot less shrimp if they have to deal with toothpicks, etc., and the extra fat, etc., of the bacon.. Thoughts?? Question--if you do bacon wrapped shrimp, do you do a whole piece of bacon on each shrimp, or only half?? And when you cook it in the oven, do you do it on a rack, or just on a pan? And, I'm thinking this is probably a stupid question, but how well does it re-heat??
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Eric thinks I should just stick with Ina's shrimp. On the fat and calories level, Paula Deen's dip--as well as just about anything she makes--is right up there!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> It was not greasy though, so definitely the one cup of mayo was the way to go..
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I'm expecting somewhere between 50 and 100. Hard to know, because it's a business open house.
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08/20/2010 12:59 PM
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I use half a piece of bacon. That's all you need to wrap the shrimp. Bake on a cookie sheet. I suppose you could use a rack if you have one the shrimp won't fall through.
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Carol_Hill said: I'm expecting somewhere between 50 and 100. Hard to know, because it's a business open house. What are the hours of the party? Do you plan on people coming to the open house for lunch? My rule of thumb is 10 appetizers per person for lunch. Are you planning on serving any platters from which guests can make sandwiches? are you serving wraps and/or paninis? this too will affect the number of appetizers you need per person. If the Open House is more of an after work evening affair then the appetizer count goes up to 14 per person. How many hours is your open house?
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It will be approximately 5 to 7 PM. No sandwiches or paninis. Menu probably will be: * Shrimp--either Barefoot Contessa or bacon wrapped * Meatballs--storebought Probably--I need something else hot and meatballs would be easy * Hot artichoke dip * Veggie tray -- still need to figure out a dip... * Fruit tray * Devilled eggs -- probably will have some sliced cheese & maybe pepperoni on this tray also * Phyllo cups with cranberry, etc in picture * Chocolate pretzel cookies in picture
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Re: bacon wrapped shrimp
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08/20/2010 05:20 PM
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Carol, I like this dip: 2 scoops mayo curry powder to taste 2 tsp vinegar garlic to taste
It's excellent with veggies. I also like to just a container of sour cream with an envelope of original Hidden Valley Ranch.
Both are simple, but yummy on veggies.
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08/20/2010 05:29 PM
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I may try that dip. I am not crazy about Hidden Valley. It's only ok, in my book.
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08/21/2010 08:16 AM
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Here's a veggie dip I've been making for years. It's always asked for.
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 med to lg onion, grated 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup chili sauce 1 cup mayo 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup light oil 1 dash Tabasco 1 teaspoon paprika
Liquify in blender, refrigerate 8 hours before serving.
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08/21/2010 08:22 AM
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Carol, for the bacon, I'd partially cook the bacon to soft... so the bacon will be done without overcooking the shrimp...
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You don't need to. I make this all the time and the shrimp is never overdone, IF you use pretty large shrimp as I put in the recipe.
Small shrimp, you cook the bacon some first.
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What's your definition of a 'small' shrimp? (Isn't that an oxymoron??? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />) 33?
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Re: bacon wrapped shrimp
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26/30 is a good size. Not quite "jumbo shrimp" or semi boneless ham! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
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Re: bacon wrapped shrimp
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OK! Made some bacon wrapped shrimp as an appetizer for us tonight. It was good, yes, but the prep and mess makes me decide for sure to do the Barefoot Contessa shrimp. For a small, home party, I might do the bacon wrapped shrimp and maybe scallops.. For this party, sticking with Ina..
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08/23/2010 09:31 AM
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What is the recipe for the Barefoot Contessa Shrimp?
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08/23/2010 11:59 AM
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I made the other one and was very happy with it. I personally also don't care for thousand island dressing..
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Thanks for the recipe. Sounds good.
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Re: bacon wrapped shrimp
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08/23/2010 04:46 PM
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Carol_Hill said: Bacon grease. And my shrimp stuck to the cookie sheet??? Put down parchment paper first... or some Reynolds non-stick foil...
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I turn mine over once half way thru and they never stick. The grease I just pour into a paper cup and put in the fridge. Once it hardens, out with the garbage!
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BillandElaine said: You don't need to. I make this all the time and the shrimp is never overdone, IF you use pretty large shrimp as I put in the recipe.
Small shrimp, you cook the bacon some first. Elaine, I am very fussy about shrimp... and I like my bacon crispy... If they are overdone and get rubbery or stringy, I'm disappointed... same if the bacon is underdone... I like my shrimp just cooked thru... I wouldn't put them in the oven for more than about 10 minutes... and I use EXTRA JUMBO shrimp... 12-15 count... another nice addition to the recipe is to top each with a few slivers of lemon zest...
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Brian - every time I have made this the bacon has been crispy enough - too crispy and it crumbles off. Too each their own.
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Stupidly, I didn't know to turn it over.. I'm also fanatic about crisp bacon, and while it wasn't limp, it wasn't crisp. You should see the bacon I serve, if I'm making a sandwich, etc.! Eric calls it burnt.. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" />
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