Aztec Shrimp Recipe
Mushroom stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon and smothered with black mole sauce, served with rice and grilled cactus pico.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the filling
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped mushrooms until they are soft and any moisture evaporates. In a bowl, mix the sautéed mushrooms with cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Stuff the shrimp
Take each shrimp and place a spoonful of the mushroom mixture in the center. Wrap each shrimp with a half slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- 3
Cook the shrimp
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the bacon-wrapped shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are cooked through.
- 4
- 5
Serve
On a plate, serve the grilled shrimp topped with black mole sauce alongside the cooked rice and grilled cactus pico.
