Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

GREAT any time of year, but will be gobbled up on an appetizer platter this month!!
(serves 4-6)

Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, grated
1 t. smoked* paprika
1 t. fresh lemon* thyme
3 T. EVOO
Kosher salt
1 lb. (about 24) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
12 slices smoked uncured* bacon, halved
Lemon crowns* for garnish

Position a rack 3-4" from the heat source and preheat the boiler. Whisk the lemon juice, garlic, paprika, thyme, olive oil, and 1/2 t. salt in a shallow baking dish. Add the shrimp and toss to coat; marinate in the fridge, 20 min. Turn the shrimp in the marinade to coat well. One at a time, remove each shrimp and wrap with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Place seam-side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Spoon any remaining marinade over the shrimp. Broil turning the shrimp once, until the bacon is slightly crisp and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 min. Serve on a platter garnished with lemon crowns.

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Machete Milletti