Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
24 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and
deveined
24 canned, whole water chestnuts, drained
12 bacon slices, cut crosswise in half
6 tbsp. butter
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tbsp. prepared horseradish
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Dash of hot pepper sauce, like Tabasco
Salt and Pepper to taste
Wrap one shrimp around one water
chestnut. Wrap in one bacon piece
and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining shrimp, water
chestnuts and bacon. Melt 3 tbsp. butter in heavy, large skillet over
high heat. add half of shrimp and cook until bacon browns, about 2 1/2
minutes per side. Transfer to a large casserole dish. Repeat with
remaining pieces.
Pre heat broiler. Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients and beat until blended. Spoon sauce
over shrimp. Broil until top is golden brown. Divide among plates
and
serve.
