Bacon Bites Flambe

An impressive appetizer from the Junior League of Greater Lakeland Florida...

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs shrimp
• 1⁄2 lb bacon
• 1⁄2 cup rum

Directions

1. Peel and deveine the shrimp. Warm the rum in a small saucepan over low heat.
2. Wrap each shrimp in a narrow strip of bacon and fasten with a toothpick.
3. Place shrimp in a shallow pan and bake at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes, turning often, until bacon is crispy.
4. Put the shrimp in a chafing dish or ceramic dish. Pour rum over shrimp and ignite.
5. Serve immediately.