Bacon Wrapped Shrimp With Quick Bearnaise Sauce

These are fabulous! Very easy to prepare and impressive for a romantic dinner or company! you can grill these or cook them under the broiler.

For the barnaise sauce: combine the mayonnaise , shallots , tarragon , vinegar and pepper in a small bowl.

Cover and let stand at room temperature to blend the flavors , at least 1 hour.

Wrap a bacon strip around each shrimp , securing the bacon with a toothpick.

Broil: 5 minutes until bacon starts to crisp.

Turn shrimp and broil another few minutes until bacon is crisp all the way , remove and drain on paper towels.

Keep shrimp warm.

Or for barbeque: prepare barbecue.

Brush grill rack lightly with oil.

Grill , covered , turning once , until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp is firm , about 8 minute.

Remove toothpicks and serve immediately with the sauce.

mayonnaise, shallot, dried tarragon, red wine vinegar, fresh ground pepper, shrimp, smoked bacon, toothpicks