Bacon Bites Flambe

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

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Peel and deveine the shrimp. Warm the rum in a small saucepan over low heat.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Put the shrimp in a chafing dish or ceramic dish. Pour rum over shrimp and ignite.

5. 5

   Serve immediately.