Bacon Bites Flambe

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Serve immediately.