Shrimp Chimichangas

Submitted by Carol V.

"Haven't tried yet, just putting here for safe keeping. Sounds great."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 10 slices bacon
• 50 large shrimp
• 1 1⁄2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup thick fresh salsa
• 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 2 (4 ounce) cans green chili peppers, strips diced
• 6 (12 inch) flour tortillas

directions

1. Fry bacon until crisp enough to chop.
2. Remove bacon and retain about 2 tablespoons fat in pan.
3. Peel and de-vein shrimp, then chunk.
4. Grill in pan 1 minute.
5. Stir in cheese, salsa, tomatoes and chiles.
6. Turn to blend, but not long or shrimp will become tough.
7. Divide and pile on tortillas.
8. Fold all sides over and fasten with wooden picks.
9. Slide carefully into hot oil and brown lightly.
10. Drain on paper towels. (Or bake at 400 degrees F for 7 to 10 minutes.).