Father's Day Recipe || Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers stuffed with Jalapeño & Cheese

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Father’s Day is right around the corner and I’m sure you’re all prepped and ready to go, right?

Kidding. Totally kidding. (At least we aren’t).

I’m sure many of you will be spending Father’s Day with family whether it’s your grandparents, parents, uncles or just your immediate family (that’s what we’ll be doing) and aside from the thoughtful cards and Father’s Day gifts and little surprises you’ll be preparing for this special day, I’ll bet it will be (at least partially) centered around food. Maybe that’s just us but I’d imagine we aren’t alone on that one ;)

If you’re in need of a super delicious Father’s Day easy grill recipe — great for lunch or dinner — then I’ve got ya covered with a delicious Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños (spice not required). It’s homemade but oh-so-easy and delicious and I promise, it’ll make all the dads in your life very happy (and very proud of your grilling skills too).

We even included a couple of easy and delicious sides you can grill while you’re at it but feel free to switch it up to your family’s taste — and all of the ingredients from start to finish can be found at your local ALDI!

We shop at ALDI for special occasions and for our every day groceries because of their organic seasonal produce, fresh and frozen meat options, high quality ingredients and best of all, affordability. Seriously, give ALDI a try and once you compare those bills to your past grocery trips (for the same high-quality ingredients), you’ll never go back. I know we haven’t!

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños

SHRIMP SKEWER INGREDIENTS:

• Fremont Fish Market Jumbo Cooked in Shell Shrimp

  Appleton Farms Bacon

• Emporium Selection Deli Sliced Smoked White Cheddar Cheese

• Jalapeños (optional)

• Wooden skewers

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp italian seasoning

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 1/2 tbsp black pepper

• 1/2 tbsp salt

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

GARLIC ROLL INGREDIENTS:

• Specially Selected Brioche Rolls

• Butter

• Garlic

CHEESY ZUCCHINI INGREDIENTS:

• Zucchini

• Parmesan cheese

• Butter

• Salt

• Pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Thaw shrimp (if frozen) and prep your shrimp rub — mix salt, pepper, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder and crushed red pepper into a small bowl.

2. Put shrimp into a plastic bag and mix with olive oil. Pour shrimp rub into bag and mix until shrimp is thoroughly covered. Refrigerate shrimp for 1-4 hours (more time = spicier shrimp)

3. Meanwhile, prep your zucchini. Cut into 3 inch slices and slice into quarters. Melt butter and spread on zucchini. Top with salt and pepper to taste. Wrap in foil keeping zucchini in one layer.

4. Prep garlic brioche rolls. Slice brioche rolls in half, spread with butter and diced garlic to taste.

5. Cut jalapeños into thin slices and cheese into small squares about the same diameter as the shrimp.

6. Prep skewers for grilling. Stack 1 shrimp (remove tails or ensure tail is sticking out of bacon wrap), 1 jalapeño slice and 1-2 slices of cheese. Wrap with bacon and slide onto skewer. Repeat until all shrimp has been wrapped and added to skewers (about 4 per skewer).

7. Place shrimp on the grill for 3-5 minutes per side (if raw) or until bacon is cooked to your liking. Place brioche rolls on the top grill on low heat (or in the toaster) and zucchini on grill with the shrimp, 8-10 minutes (or until it’s cooked to your liking).

8. Serve shrimp on or off skewers. Top zucchini on plates with extra melted butter + shredded parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

And voila! Father’s Day dinner (or lunch) is served in a jiffy and you’re officially the best chef ever according to every guest in attendance.