Thai Shrimp & Potatoes

In a large sauté pan, sauté bacon until cooked; be careful not to “crisp” the bacon. Set aside and reserve bacon fat for later use. Leave 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in sauté pan for spinach.

Add spinach to sauté pan and quickly sauté over med. high heat until wilted. Remove spinach and set aside.

In large saucepan, add mashed potatoes, cream, goat cheese, and cooked bacon (reserve 4 tablespoons of cooked bacon for later use). Cook over medium-low heat until potatoes are hot and cheese has melted completely. Stir in sautéed spinach and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and keep warm until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, in sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of reserved bacon fat and olive oil. Add shrimp and sauté over med. high heat for approximately 2 - 4 minutes or until shrimp start to turn pink. Remove from pan and set aside.

Add wine and sweet chili sauce to sauté pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Place shrimp and any juice from bowl in the sauce mixture. Continue cooking over medium heat until shrimp are completely cooked; approximately another 2 -3 minutes. Stir in reserved 4 tablespoons of cooked bacon. Remove from heat.

To plate; place one large spoonful of mashed potatoes in center of plate and spoon on shrimp and sauce over potatoes.