Garlic Shrimp With Bacon

Name: Garlic Shrimp With Bacon
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

17 ingredients

9 steps

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.