**Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Creamy Garlic Sauce**
**Ingredients:**
– **Shrimp:**
– 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tails on)
– 6 slices of bacon, cut in half
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– **Creamy Garlic Sauce:**
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
– **Garnish:**
– Fresh chopped green onions or parsley
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Shrimp:**
– Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
– Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
– Wrap each shrimp with half a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
– Place the wrapped shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
– Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp is cooked through.
2. **Prepare the Creamy Garlic Sauce:**
– While the shrimp is baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
– Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
– Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
– Stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens (about 3-4 minutes).
– Add the lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. **Serve:**
– Remove the shrimp from the oven and arrange them on a serving plate.
– Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the shrimp.
– Garnish with fresh chopped green onions or parsley.
– Serve immediately.
Enjoy your delicious bacon-wrapped shrimp with creamy garlic sauce!
