Ingredients

  • 2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 c. ham, coarsely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 1/2 c. celery, chopped fine
  • 2 c. tomatoes (fresh or canned), chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped fine
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley, minced
  • 6 tsp. butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 c. hot, boiled rice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 6 drops Tabasco

Method

  • In heavy skillet, melt 4 teaspoons butter over low heat and saute pepper, celery, onion and parsley until limp and golden brown.
  • Add tomatoes, garlic and bay leaf.
  • Stir constantly.
  • Add salt and Tabasco; cook until mixture begins to boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring until mixture thickens.