Entrees
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | lbs. | raw whole cleaned shrimp |
| 1 cup | diced ham | |
| 2 Tbsp. | butter | |
| 1/2 cup | chopped onion | |
| 1/4 cup | green pepper | |
| 2 cloves | garlic -- minced | |
| 1/4 cup | chopped celery | |
| 2 cups | canned tomatoes chopped, drain and | |
| reserve | juice | |
| 1 cup | raw rice | |
| 3 | bay leaves | |
| 1 cup | water including tomato liquid salt | |
| cayenne | pepper |
Saute onion, green pepper, celery, garlic in melted butter. Add shrimp and ham, fryabout 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook 10 minutes. Stir in rice, addseasonings and liquid. Bring to boil. Cover, simmer until rice is done--about 30minutes