Afterburners

These all-time favorite bite-sized peppers are delicious with Spicy Queso Dip.

Ingredients:

• 12 unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
• 12 jalapeño peppers
• 6 bacon slices, halved lengthwise

Directions:

1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.
2. Cut a slit in each jalapeño pepper; remove seeds and membranes. Carefully place one shrimp in cavity of each pepper.
3. Wrap each pepper with 1 bacon piece, and secure with a wooden pick. Place in a jellyroll pan.
4. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until bacon is cooked. Serve warm.

Southern Living
JULY 2003