Now that you have all your ingredients ready, let’s dive into the step-by-step instructions for making Apple Cider Glazed Ham-Wrapped Shrimp.

Preparing the Shrimp

1. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Wrapping the Shrimp

3. Lay out the ham slices on a clean surface. If the slices are too large, you can cut them in half.
4. Wrap each shrimp with a slice of ham, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.

Preparing the Glaze

5. In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.
6. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly. This should take about 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking the Shrimp

8. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
9. Add the ham-wrapped shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
10. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the ham is crispy and the shrimp are pink and opaque.
11. Pour the apple cider glaze over the shrimp, tossing gently to coat them evenly.
12. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize slightly.

Serving

13. Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter.
14. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for an added touch of flavor and visual appeal.