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.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 347kcal
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.