12 jumbo shrimp, deveined
1/4 fresh pineapple, cut bite sized
= (or one 14-oz can pineapple chunks in
natural juice, drained)
6 slices center-cut bacon, halved crosswise
12 wooden toothpicks


Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Holding a shrimp, nest a chunk of pineapple in the natural curve of the shrimp then wrap bacon around the shrimp and pineapple and secure with a wooden toothpick. Wrap and secure all 12 shrimp then add to the hot pan and cook 3 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp and shrimp are opaque and firm.
This recipe yields 4 servings.