Shrimp And Sausage Pilau

1. 1

   Peel shrimp, leaving 6 or 8 with tails on; devein, if desired.

2. 2

   Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside.

3. 3

   Saute 6 to 8 shrimp with tails on in hot bacon drippings for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from Dutch oven; set aside. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add sausage, and cook 5 minutes or until sausage is browned. Add rice, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until rice is coated with oil.

4. 4

   Stir in 2 cups chicken broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Add 1 cup broth, and cook, covered, 15 minutes, adding additional broth if necessary.

5. 5

   Arrange uncooked shrimp evenly over rice mixture in Dutch oven. Cover and cook 5 minutes; toss gently. Top with reserved shrimp with tails. Remove from heat; cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.