SAUTéED SHRIMP WITH BACON AND MUSHROOMS

Sautéed Shrimp with Bacon and Mushrooms image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 slices bacon (about 5 ounces), diced
10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/4 cup sliced scallions (white and light green parts)
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste

Steps:

Brown the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp. Increase the heat to high. Add the mushrooms, bell pepper, and scallions and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the mushroom liquid has mostly evaporated. Move the bacon and vegetables to one side of the skillet.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, or until just opaque. Stir all the ingredients to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce. Serve hot.