Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, finely diced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. lard or Crisco
  • 1 small green pepper, diced
  • 2 small onions, diced
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes (1 c.)
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley, cut fine
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1 lb. raw shelled shrimp
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Method

  • Crush garlic to a paste with the salt and sugar.
  • Add lard, green pepper and onions; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, parsley, thyme and bay leaf; cook over low heat about 1 hour, or until thick.
  • Add shrimp; cover the pan and simmer 5 minutes, or until done.
  • Season to taste with the Worcestershire and cayenne. Serve over rice.
  • Makes 2 generous servings.