SHRIMP WITH BACON HERB DIP

By jarren

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup each chopped fresh basil and fresh parsley
• Pinch each of salt and pepper
• 2 lb frozen cooked large shrimp, thawed

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon, turning often, just until crisp, about 5 minutes.

Drain all but 1 tsp fat from pan; cook green onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate; let cool. Chop bacon; set aside 1 tbsp for garnish.

Meanwhile, in bowl, stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Add green onion mixture and remaining bacon; stir. Garnish with reserved bacon.

Arrange shrimp on platter; serve with dip.

SHRIMP WITH LEMON HERB DIP
Omit bacon. Substitute 1 tsp olive oil for bacon fat. Add 1 tsp grated lemon zest and 1 tsp lemon juice to mayonnaise mixture.