Cheesy Shrimp Bake Appetizers

This makes a great appetizer or side dish with any meal.  Serves 2.

Hot from the oven!

Ingredients

12 oz. medium raw shrimp, peeled

3 tsp. sesame oil

1 large clove of garlic, smashed & minced

3 tbl. dry sherry

2 strips of bacon, cut into small pieces (1/4” or so)

1 mild pepper (like a Bell or Cubanelle), seeded cut into thin strips, then in half

½ medium onion, thinly sliced them cut the slices in half

juice of half a lime

3 tbl. coarsely grated Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese mix

pepper to taste

Directions

·         Mix the shrimp, 1 tbl. of the sesame oil, garlic and 1 tbl. of the sherry in a bowl, then refrigerate until ready to use

·         In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until just starting to brown, then remove to a small bowl.

·         To the skillet, add 2 tsp. of sesame oil and increase heat to high, then add the peppers and onions and stir fry until lightly browned, then remove to the bowl with the bacon

·         To the skillet add the shrimp mix and return to high heat, cooking and stirring often until the shrimp is cooked (just a few minutes)

·         Remove the shrimp and divide between two individual casserole dishes

·         Squeeze the lime juice evenly over the shrimp

·         Reduce the skillet to medium heat and deglaze the pan with 2 tbl. of the sherry, stirring well for about 2 minutes

·         Top the shrimp with the bacon/onion/pepper mixture, and top with the cheese mix

·         Spoon the deglazed skillet drippings over the top of the cheese

·         Broil until the cheese melts and starts to bubble, about 2 minutes

·         Serve 'em hot!