Spicy Shrimp and Date Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 36 large shrimps, peeled and deveined
• 18 pitted dates, halved crosswise
• 18 strips bacon, halved crosswise

12 servings

Preparation

1. Place the cumin and cayenne in a skillet over low heat and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Place in a large bowl and whisk in lemon juice and oil. Add the shrimps and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Place 1 piece of date in the curve of 1 piece of shrimp, wrap a piece of bacon around the shrimp and skewer with a toothpick. Repeat.
3. Preheat the broiler. Broil until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 11/2 minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature.