Shrimp with Parmesan Cream

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 oz (115g) pancetta or slab bacon, diced
• 4 scallions, white and green parts, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, to garnish
• Baby spinach leaves, to garnish

1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the pancetta and cook for 5 minutes until beginning to brown.
3. Add the scallions and garlic, and cook 3 minutes more, or until the scallions are just beginning to soften.
4. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, until they are almost completely opaque.
5. Add the creme fraiche and bring just to a simmer.
6. Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Lower the heat and simmer until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 1 minute.
8. Transfer to a serving dish.
9. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and garnish with spinach.
10. Serve hot.
11. Variation
12. Pasta with Shrimp: Turn this into a main dish for 4 by serving it as a sauce over spaghetti.
13. Add a touch of spice with a dash of hot sauce.

olive oil, pancetta, scallions, garlic, shrimp, creme fraiche, lemon juice, salt, parmesan cheese, spinach leaves

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/shrimp-with-parmesan-cream (may not work)