Shrimp with Coleslaw

Ingredients:
16 fresh jumbo shrimp in shells
8 slices thick cut bacon - halved
1 1/2 lbs coleslaw (about 11 cups - shredded cabbage and carrots)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives

Preperation:
1.  Peel and devien shrimp.  Rinse, pat dry and set aside.
2.  In large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.  Transfer bacon aside and save the drippings.
3.  Add shrimp to hot drippings; cook and stir over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.  Remove from skillet and keep warm.
4.  Add coleslaw mix to hot skillet (add additional bacon drippings if necessary.  Cook and stir over medium heat or until coleslaw mixture is wilted and just tender.  Stir in vinegar and chives.  Season to taste with freshly ground pepper.  Put coleslaw mixture on plates and then add bacon and shrimp on top.  Serve and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of: Better Homes and Gardens.

Recipes

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

1 can tuna (or fresh crab or shredded chicken, etc...)
2-3 TBS olive oil
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup walnuts
dashes of cayenne pepper
squeezes of lemon
bunch of basil
fresh ground black pepper
half of avocado
stalk of celery
 
Combine in food processor! Stuff hollowed out tomato. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

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