Bacon Bites Flambe

An impressive appetizer from the junior league of greater lakeland florida...

Peel and deveine the shrimp.

Warm the rum in a small saucepan over low heat.

Wrap each shrimp in a narrow strip of bacon and fasten with a toothpick.

Place shrimp in a shallow pan and bake at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes , turning often , until bacon is crispy.

Put the shrimp in a chafing dish or ceramic dish.

Pour rum over shrimp and ignite.

Serve immediately.

shrimp, bacon, rum