Cajun Shrimp Angels

Ingredients:

• 4 bamboo skewers, 8 to 10 inches long, soaked in cold water for 15 minutes
• 24 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, but with tails intact
• 12 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
• Blackened Cajun spices (ground to a smooth consistency, if needed)
• Vegetable oil
  

Directions:

1. Wrap each shrimp in a half slice of bacon and secure with a wooden pick. Skewer six shrimp on each bamboo skewer. Dredge the skewers in the Cajun seasoning.
2. Lightly coat a cast iron skillet with oil and heat till almost smoking. Lay skewers in pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Bacon should be soft but cooked and shrimp should be pink.