INGREDIENTS:

* 4 slices bacon, diced
* 6 to 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and cleaned
* 1/2 cup sliced green onions
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
* 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
* 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
* dash garlic powder
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* salt, to taste
* dash ground cayenne pepper or Tabasco, optional

PREPARATION:
In a large skillet, cook bacon until cooked but not crisp; add mushrooms. Sauté mushrooms until just tender, adding a little oil or butter if needed; add shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add green onions and parsley; continue cooking for about 1 minute.