Best 7 Shrimp With Bacon And Collards Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can beat a hearty serving of shrimp with bacon and collards. This classic Southern dish combines the briny sweetness of shrimp, the smoky richness of bacon, and the earthy notes of collard greens to create a flavor combination that is both satisfying and delicious. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create a mouthwatering shrimp with bacon and collard dish that will leave your taste buds dancing.

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SHRIMP WITH BACON AND COLLARDS



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Prepare this simple supper recipe in stages using one pan: first, fry the bacon; then, cook the collards; finally, saute the shrimp. Combine the shrimp and greens, serve atop cooked white rice, and garnish with bacon. In place of collard greens, you can use Swiss chard, kale, or green cabbage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup long-grain white rice
4 slices bacon, thinly sliced crosswise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 bunch collard greens, center ribs removed, leaves sliced crosswise
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot-pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Add rice and return to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, over medium until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add garlic and onion to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and collards; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until collards are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Wipe skillet clean.
  • In skillet, heat oil over medium-high and add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes. Add collard mixture and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, 2 minutes. To serve, spoon mixture over rice and top with bacon and a few dashes hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g

SHRIMP SAUTEED WITH BACON AND HERBS



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Enjoy the robust flavor of shrimp seasoned with bacon and herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tail section left on
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup canned low-sodium or Homemade Chicken Stock, skimmed of fat
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large clove garlic, peeled and sliced thinly
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces bacon, cut into 1 1/2-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss shrimp, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and oil. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet, and place over medium-high heat. Cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until almost all the fat is rendered, 6 to 7 minutes. Pour off and discard all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Add the shrimp, marinade ingredients, and salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; saute, turning frequently, until the shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp and bacon, and transfer to serving dish. Add lemon juice and stock to skillet; cook, stirring up cooked-on brown bits. Cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Swirl in butter; cook, swirling skillet until butter has melted. Pour the sauce over shrimp, and serve with Lentils with Scallions and Peppers.

BARBECUED SHRIMP AND BACON



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 4

30 (31 to 35) shrimp, peeled and deveined
15 strips bacon, partially cooked and cut in half
Vegetable oil, as needed
1 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Wrap each shrimp with a bacon slice. Thread each shrimp on a small bamboo skewer and brush lightly with oil before broiling. Place skewers on a wire rack set into a foil-lined metal tray.
  • Broil the shrimp until the bacon gets crispy on all sides. Baste with barbecue sauce and broil for 2 minutes. Turn once and finish, another 3 to 6 minutes, or until shrimp are just cooked through. Serve warm.

BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 pound (about 24) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
12 slices bacon, halved

Steps:

  • Position a rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Whisk the lemon juice, garlic, paprika, thyme, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking dish. Add the shrimp and toss to coat; marinate in the refrigerator, 20 minutes.
  • Turn the shrimp in the marinade to coat well. One at a time, remove each shrimp and wrap with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick if desired. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Spoon any remaining marinade over the shrimp. Broil, turning the shrimp once, until the bacon is slightly crisp and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.

SHRIMP AND CHEESY GRITS WITH BACON



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Lowcountry style shrimp and grits at its best!

Provided by Diane

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups evaporated milk
¾ cup quick-cooking grits
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped raw bacon
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced onion
1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and evaporated milk to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits and salt and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer grits until thick, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until melted. Set grits aside and keep warm.
  • Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a bowl. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from the skillet and cook and stir shrimp, green bell pepper, and onion in bacon drippings until shrimp are bright pink and no longer translucent inside and green pepper is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir bacon into shrimp mixture.
  • Spread grits into a serving dish, top with shrimp mixture, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 248.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1119.5 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP



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Large shrimp tend to get rubbery when cooked. Grilling them is an excellent alternative. The bacon keeps them from drying out.

Provided by stacy candlish

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 24m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 2

20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • Wrap shrimp in bacon, and secure with toothpicks.
  • Lightly oil grate, and arrange shrimp on grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. The shrimp will be done when the bacon is fully cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 201.6 mg, Fat 64.3 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 1269.8 mg

GARLIC SHRIMP BACON ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic Shrimp Bacon Alfredo Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, shrimp, salt, black pepper, medium yellow onion, medium tomato, garlic, heavy cream, fettuccine, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parlsey

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 lb fettuccine, cooked
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh parlsey, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  • Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper and cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and bacon from the pot, leaving any fat from cooking the bacon behind.
  • Add the onions, tomatoes, and garlic to the pot and cook until the garlic is starting to brown.
  • Add the cream and bring to a boil.
  • Once the cream is boiling, add the fettuccine. Return the shrimp and bacon to the pan, along with the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce coats the shrimp and pasta nicely.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2185 Fat: 125 grams Carbs: 192 grams Fiber: 9 grams Sugars: 20 grams Protein: 103 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1086 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. This will add flavor and depth to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make shrimp with bacon and collards, so feel free to try different ingredients and techniques.

Conclusion:

Shrimp with bacon and collards is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover shrimp and bacon. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook shrimp, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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