Ham-Wrapped Coconut Shrimp Bites

An Asian-inspired cocktail shrimp appetizer. (SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Company)

Shrimp is a holiday favorite finger food. Take your appetizer game to the next level with this Asian-inspired makeover. Crispy SeaPak Coconut Shrimp match with the sweetness of pineapple, a touch of Sriracha heat and creamy peanut butter, all wrapped up in a savory slice of ham and broiled to perfection, then finished with an orange marmalade sauce.

Cook Time:10 min

Prep Time:5 min

Total Time:15 min

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

One 10 oz. package SeaPak Jumbo Coconut Shrimp

Orange Marmalade sauce (included in package with shrimp), defrosted

8 slices boiled ham or 12 slices pork or turkey bacon

24 water chestnut slices

2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter

1 tablespoon Sriracha

12 pineapple chunks; halved

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425°

Cut tails off of shrimp and cut in half crosswise.

Cut each slice of ham into 3 long strips. If using bacon, cut each slice in half crosswise.

Place a water chestnut slice in center of each strip of meat.

Top with piece of shrimp, smear of peanut butter, drizzle of Sriracha and pineapple slice.

Fold one side of meat over filling, roll and place seam side down on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 5 minutes then broil for 2-4 minutes until slightly brown on top.

Place toothpick in each bite and drizzle with Orange Marmalade sauce.