Cheese-Stuffed Bacon Shrimp Rolls
Black Truffle
Elevate your appetizer game with these decadent rolls: succulent shrimp paste mixed with black truffle and sweet corn, wrapped in smoky bacon and stuffed with gooey melted cheese.
These rolls are a modern fusion masterpiece, blending the bouncy texture of traditional Asian shrimp paste with the rich, smoky profile of Western bacon and cheese. The addition of black truffle sauce adds a layer of earthy sophistication, making this an irresistible snack or party starter. Air frying ensures the bacon achieves a perfect crunch while the cheese stays molten and creamy.
Ingredients
- 300 g raw shrimp paste
- 6–8 strips bacon
- 3–4 slices cheddar or American cheese, halved
- 2 tbsp carrots, finely diced
- 1 stalk scallion, chopped
- 2 tbsp sweet corn kernels
- 1 tsp black truffle sauce
- to taste dried parsley
- to taste chili powder
Instructions
- 1Incorporate the Carrots
Begin by adding the finely diced carrots to your raw shrimp paste. The carrots add a pop of color and a subtle crunch that complements the savory shrimp.
Tip: Chop the carrots into very small, uniform pieces so they cook through at the same rate as the shrimp. - 2Add Fresh Scallions
Add the chopped scallions to the bowl. Their bright, mild onion flavor helps balance the richness of the bacon and cheese used in the later steps.
Tip: Use both the white and green parts of the scallion for a better balance of flavor and visual appeal. - 3Enhance with corn and truffle
Add the sweet corn kernels and the black truffle sauce to the bowl. The truffle sauce provides a deep, earthy aroma that permeates the entire roll during the air frying process.
Tip: If using canned corn, ensure it is thoroughly drained to prevent the shrimp mixture from becoming too watery. - 4Stir the filling together
Use a spoon to stir the shrimp paste, carrots, scallions, corn, and truffle sauce together. Mix thoroughly until the vegetables are evenly distributed and the paste becomes sticky and uniform.
Tip: Stir in one direction to help the shrimp paste develop a springier bouncy texture when cooked. - 5Prepare the bacon base
Lay a strip of bacon flat and place a slice of cheese on top. The cheese acts as a barrier and a flavor bomb, melting directly into the shrimp filling.
Tip: If your bacon strips are very narrow, you can overlap two strips slightly to ensure the cheese and filling stay contained. - 6Add the shrimp filling
Take a portion of the prepared shrimp mixture—which includes chopped carrots, corn, scallions, and black truffle sauce—and shape it into a small ball. Place this scoop directly onto the end of the cheese-covered bacon strip.
Tip: Try not to overfill the rolls, as too much filling might leak out during the air frying process. - 7Roll the bacon tightly
Carefully lift the end of the bacon strip and roll it over the shrimp mixture and cheese. Continue rolling until the entire strip is wrapped around the filling, creating a compact cylinder. Ensure the seam is tucked underneath to help it stay closed while cooking.
Tip: Keep the roll snug but not overly tight, as the bacon will shrink slightly as the fat renders out. - 8Prepare for air frying
Line your air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper to prevent sticking and catch any melting cheese. Arrange the prepared bacon-shrimp rolls in the basket, leaving a bit of space between each one to allow the hot air to circulate and crisp the bacon evenly.
Tip: Ensure the parchment paper does not block all the air holes in the basket so the heat can reach the bottom of the rolls.
