Shrimp Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon, diced
2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. long grain rice
3 c. chicken broth
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. black pepper, ground
1/4 tsp. red pepper, ground
2 lb. medium sized shrimp

Preparation

In a large heavy pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp; remove from pan and set aside (reserving 1 tablespoon of fat).
In the same skillet, cook onion in reserved fat until tender.
Stir in rice, broth, tomatoes, lemon juice and pepper; heat to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is done. Stir in shrimp and bacon; cook until shrimp is done, about 5 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.