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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Sauteed shrimp and veggies with bacon served over pasta Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs shrimp |
1/2 cup minced garlic |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional) |
1 teaspoon chili oil (optional) |
1 medium onion |
1 small red bell pepper |
1 cup sliced mushrooms |
6 slices bacon |
1/4 cup butter |
1/4 cup minced garlic |
1 pinch red pepper flakes |
3/4 shrimp stock (chicken stock works fine also) |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 teaspoon water |
1 head fresh broccoli |
parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Fully shell & de-vein the shrimp. Use shells to make stock if you so desire.
2. Mix 1/2 cup of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and if you like a little kick add chili oil and red pepper flakes. Pour mixture over shrimp and toss well. Refrigerate till needed.
3. Cut onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli into bite-size pieces.
4. In a large saute pan cook bacon. When done remove from pan, do NOT drain pan.
5. Add butter and garlic to bacon drippings. When butter is melted add onion, red pepper, and mushrooms. Add salt & pepper to taste and saute over medium high heat until wilted.
6. Add shrimp & garlic mixture to pan and saute until shrimp is pink and firm. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes and mix well.
7. Add stock and bring to a simmer. Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl add to pan to thicken sauce.
8. Turn down heat to low and add the broccoli into pan and cover for 3 minute.
9. Serve over your favorite pasta along with Parmesan cheese with a side of garlic bread and enjoy.
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