Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder
  • dash of hot sauce
  • 12 oz. shelled shrimp

Method

  • In skillet cook onion, celery and garlic in shortening until tender but not brown.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and hot pepper sauce.
  • Simmer uncovered 45 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water; stir into sauce.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add shrimp and green pepper.
  • Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Makes 6 servings.