Bacon Shrimp Wraps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat broiler.
2. 2
   Cut bacon strips in half widthwise.
3. 3
   On a large cutting board lay bacon strips flat.
4. 4
   Place a basil leaf in the middle of each piece of bacon.
5. 5
   Place a shrimp on top of the basil with the tail at a right angle to the bacon strip.
6. 6
   Wrap the bacon around the shrimp and place seam side down on a broiling pan; secure with toothpick if desired.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Broil, 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn over and broil another 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and curled and the bacon is crisp.
10. 10
    Squeeze lemon juice over cooked shrimp just before serving.