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Sautéed Shrimp with Leeks & Bacon

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This Sautéed Shrimp with Leeks & Bacon recipe is a one-pan dish, made in 30 minutes, only uses 7 ingredients, and it’s delicious – the perfect weeknight meal!

shrimp and onions on white bowl with napkin

What do leeks taste like?

Leeks have a mild onion flavor. They look like a giant green onion but have the flavor of somewhere between garlic and a regular onion.

Why are leeks so dirty?

Leeks grow in the dirt like onions. The white parts are the part that’s hidden underground so dirt seems to make its way into ever crevice of the leek.

Can you eat the green part of leeks?

This recipe only uses the white part of the leek however the green top is also edible. It’s a bit tougher and has a stronger onion flavor than its white counterpart. It’s just as delicious and tastes great with apples and bacon. Check out this Leek Greens with Apples and Bacon recipe.

How do you prepare leeks?

You need to slice according to your recipe and then clean them really well. Nothing ruins a dish like chomping down on sand or dirt! If you’re looking for instructions on How to Clean Leeks click here. It’s got step-by-step instructions plus a video.

How To Make Sautéed Shrimp:

Add bacon to a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Cook the bacon for about 3-5 minutes or until crispy. You’ll want to flip the bacon halfway through the cooking time.

frying bacon in pan on stove top

Remove the bacon from the pan and then set aside. Add the ghee and the leeks.

Cook the leeks down until they are soft, about 3-5 minutes. While the leeks are cooking add the salt, thyme and if using, the ground pepper.

cooking leeks in pan on stove top

Next add in the shrimp and let them cook for a few minutes before tossing them with the leeks. Let the shrimp cook for another minute or until the shrimp are cooked through.

Crumble the bacon and then add that back into the shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.

cooking shrimp and leeks in pan on stove top

Tips For Making The Best Sautéed Shrimp

  • Make sure to clean the leeks thoroughly using this method.
  • This recipe moves quickly so have all your ingredients ready to go.
  • Serve this with a side of cauliflower rice or toss it with your favorite gluten free pasta to make it more substantial.

If you like this Sautéed Shrimp and Leeks recipe, you’ll love these recipes using leeks.

  • Braised Chicken and Leeks
  • Creamed Leeks Without Cream (dairy free)
  • Leeks Greens with Apples and Bacon

cooked shrimp and leeks in pan on white background

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shrimp and onions on white bowl with napkin

Sautéed Shrimp with Leeks & Bacon

This 7-ingredient Sautéed Shrimp with Leeks & Bacon dish is a super simple 30-minute meal. This recipe only uses a few ingredients, which allows the shrimp and leeks to shine! This recipe fits the Whole30, Paleo and AIP diet.
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Calories347
Serves4 people
Prep Time15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 slices Bacon make sure that it’s sugar free
  • 3 Leeks white part only
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee another oil like Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Avocado oil or coconut oil would make a good substitute (Ghee is an AIP Reintroduction)
  • 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Pepper AIP Reintroduction, optional

Instructions

  • Add bacon to a large sauté pan over medium high heat.
  • Cook the bacon for about 3-5 minutes or until crispy. You’ll want to flip the bacon halfway through the cooking time.
  • Remove the bacon from the pan and then set aside.
  • Add the ghee and the leeks. Cook the leeks down until they are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
  • While the leeks are cooking add the salt, thyme and if using, the ground pepper.
  • Next add in the shrimp and let them cook for a few minutes before tossing them with the leeks.
  • Let the shrimp cook for another minute or until the shrimp are cooked through.
  • Crumble the bacon and then add that back into the shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.

Notes:

  • Make sure to clean the leeks thoroughly using this method.
  • This recipe moves quickly so have all your ingredients ready to go.
  • Serve this with a side of cauliflower rice or toss it with your favorite gluten free pasta to make it more substantial.
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American

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Beth Jacques Chen is the founder of bonaippetit.com, a blog focused on sharing AIP recipes and wellness tips. She’s also mama to a beautiful boy, self-taught cook, and photographer. Besides the kitchen, her favorite place is her backyard where she chases her kiddo and is attempting to turn her black thumb green.

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