Meat. The holy grail of the Super Bowl. I don't know what it is about meat and sports that drive men wild but these two things are almost carnal in nature by themselves and when you put them together with a room full of guys - oh, you better watch out.

I am personally a big fan of meat, though I am not really a big fan of sports. I am, however, a big fan of seafood - especially shrimp, and when I mix meat and seafood together it is like a little slice of heaven. You will see, for yourself, after making this yummy "Pig Tails" (Bacon Wrapped Shrimp) recipe. It might actually change your life. All you need (to serve 6) is:

60 Shrimp, peeled, and deveined - tail on or off, depending on your own personal preference. I like the tail on because I like a little culinary drama. YouTube - Shrimp Deveining

20 - 30 Slices of Bacon (approximately - you just need enough bacon to wrap each shrimp once), cut in half or thirds depending on the number of shrimp you have

1/2 Small Onion, chopped (small)

1-4 - 1/2 Lemon

1/8 - 1/4 can of beer

Pepper (to taste)

Green onion (garnish)

To prepare:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Wrap bacon slice around shrimp. Secure with tooth pick (if you don't have tooth picks you dont really need them - they just make this easier). Place on wire rack on baking sheet (if you dont have a wire rack its totally fine). Set aside.

In a small saucepan saute the onions until translucent / caramelized (brown), add the small amount of beer and cook until the alcohol wears off and reduces in half. Turn off heat. 

Cook "Pig Tails" (Bacon Wrapped Shrimp) in oven until the bacon is cooked. Remove from oven. Mix pan drippings with Beer/Onion sauce mixture and let stand in serving dish. Place shrimp on top of sauce. Pepper and lemon juice on top to taste. Garnish with Green Onion (if you have it).

This appetizer is AMAZING and will be a big hit at your Super Bowl party, or any party - hell, it would be great for dinner, too! Give it a try!