Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh shrimp (medium-size)
- 3 slices (3 ounces) bacon
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can (16 ounce) whole tomatoes (undrained and chopped)
- 3/4 cup water
- 139 grams dry rice (long-grain rice, uncooked, 3/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme (whole thyme)
How to Make
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Step 1: Peel and devein shrimp; set aside and keep chilled. (Or purchase your shrimp already peeled and deveined)
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Step 2: Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving drippings in the skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
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Step 3: Saute green pepper and onion in the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
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Step 4: Add tomatoes and water; bring mixture to a boil.
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Step 5: Add rice, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 to 20 minutes.
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Step 6: Add shrimp; cover and cook an additional 10 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink and form a "C" shape and liquid is absorbed.
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Step 7: Sprinkle with bacon just before serving.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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