Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb. cleaned, deveined shrimp
  • 1 (14 oz.) can tomato sauce with tidbits of tomatoes
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1 3/4 c. hot water
  • 4 Tbsp. fat
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Saute shrimp in fat in a large skillet for 5 minutes or until pink.
  • Remove from pan; add flour and brown lightly.
  • Add chopped seasonings and saute.
  • Add tomato sauce, water, thyme, bay leaf, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Stir well and simmer in covered pan for 20 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add shrimp and cook until tender.
  • Add parsley just before serving.
  • Serve over hot rice.