Spicy Shrimp and Date Skewers

Name: Spicy Shrimp and Date Skewers
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 36 large shrimps, peeled and deveined; 18 pitted dates, halved crosswise; 18 strips bacon, halved crosswise

By Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 15 minutes, plus 2 hours' refrigeration
Rating: 4(18)
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Ingredients

Yield:12 servings

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

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Preparation

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 3
Preheat the broiler. Broil until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 1½ minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature.