Spicy Shrimp and Date Skewers

• 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

1. Place the cumin and cayenne in a skillet over low heat and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
2. Place in a large bowl and whisk in lemon juice and oil.
3. Add the shrimps and toss to coat well.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. 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.
6. Repeat.
7. Preheat the broiler.
8. Broil until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 11/2 minutes per side.
9. Serve hot or at room temperature.

ground cumin, cayenne, lemon juice, olive oil, shrimps, dates, bacon

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1351 (may not work)