shrimp and bacon chilaquiles

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Mission Viejo, CA
Updated on Nov 1, 2013

The corn tortillas dissolve and thicken the sauce as it simmers. If you're using tortilla chips inst4ead, simmer a little longer to allow them to soften. source unknown

prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - 2 strips thick sliced bacon, chopped
  • - 1/2 cup each chopped onion and red bell pepper
  • - 1 to 2 tbsp. minced jalapeno
  • - 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • - 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • - 1/2 cup purchased salsa
  • - 2 small corn tortillas, chopped
  • - 12 oz. peeled deveined jumbo shrimp, thawed if frozen
  • - 1 tbsp. chopped scallions
  • - 2 lime wedges

How To Make shrimp and bacon chilaquiles

  • Step 1
    Cook bacon in large skillet til crisp. transfer bacon to paper towel lined plate; reserve drippings. add onion and bell pepper to drippings and sauté over medium high heat til onion softened, 2 minutes. Stir in jalapeno and garlic. Cook 1 minute.
  • Step 2
    Add broth and salsa and bring to a boil. Add tortillas, reduce heat to medium low and allow tortilla to soften and dissolve, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook til firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish Chilaquiles with bacon and scallions; serve with limes. Serves 2

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Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Seafood
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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