Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 ounces large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 13 cup pimento stuffed olive, drained and sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 12 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 14-12 teaspoon hot sauce

Method

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F.
  • Split the loaf of bread lengthwise, leaving one long side attached.
  • Scoop out some of the bread to make a hollow in the bottom half.
  • Close the loaf and place it in the oven to warm until ready to fill.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the pepper, onion, and garlic.
  • Cook stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minute.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring until all the liquid the mushrooms release has evaporated, about 5-7 minute.
  • Add the shrimp and saute just until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 3 minute.
  • Stir in the olives (if using), lemon juice, salt and hot sauce to taste.
  • Spoon the mixture into the loaf of bread and cut into 4 pieces.
  • Serve while warm.