Mama likes to serve peppered shrimp in their jackets, and we’ve been improvising on her recipe for years. But for simple weeknight meals, we like to buy shelled shrimp. They’re easier to eat that way, and faster to cook. Here, we sauté them with mushrooms, which Bobby is fond of, and bacon (you can guess who thought of adding that!).
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
