Sauteed Potatoes n Shrimp w/ Bacon ~ Easy

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is lower in calories, while canned tuna is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while margarine is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper adds heat at a lower price.

Marinate 18 medium shrimp with paprika, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper (half teaspoon of each) in the refrigerator for about an hour.

Cut 4 pieces of bacon in half and fry them in a skillet until the fat is rendered out.

Add 2 potatoes cut into similar size pieces to the skillet, ensuring they touch the bottom of the pan.

Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and cook until fork tender, checking with a fork.

Add 2 chopped green onions to the skillet and let them fry for a bit.

Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and stir everything together, ensuring not to overcook the shrimp.

Cook the shrimp until they turn a white color, testing one to ensure it's cooked through.

Once done, transfer the mixture to a bowl and drain any excess liquid before plating.

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