Lemon Barley “risotto” With Shrimp, Bacon & Spinach
I figure this dish cost about $14 dollars. That is a little higher than I figure my cost is because I had several ingredients that I needed to use. I did use slightly less than a pound of shrimp. I think our society eats too much meat and I always go a bit light on the amount of meat called for in any recipe. I also try to go heavier on the vegetables. For instance in this dish I doubled the spinach. This is one that my husband really liked. The shrimp don't look too pretty because of cooking in the bacon fat, but they taste great. Lemon Barley “risotto” With Shrimp, Bacon & Spinach 6 sl bacon 1 lb large shrimp(21-25 count) peeled and deveined Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c chopped shallots or onions 1 1/3 cups quick-cooking barley 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 2 1/2 cups homemade or low-salt chicken broth 1/4 lb (4 cups loosely packed) baby spinach,washed and spun dry 1/3 c freshly grated Pecorino ...