Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
24 Uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
24 Canned whole water chestnuts, drained
12 Bacon slices, cut crosswise
6 tbsp (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Sour cream
3 tbsp Prepared horseradish
1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
Hot pepper sauce such as Tabasco
White Pepper
Wrap 1 shrimp around 1 water chestnut.
Wrap in 1 bacon piece and secure with toothpick.
Repeat with remaining shrimp, water chestnuts and bacon.
Melt 3 tablespoons 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 large gratin dish.
Repeat with remaining butter and shrimp.
Preheat broiler.
Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients and beau until blended.
Season with salt.
Spoon sauce over shrimp.
Broil until top is golden brown.
Divide shrimp among plates and serve.
Yield: 24