Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 slices bacon, (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, (diced)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, (diced)
  • 1 celery stalk, (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Tony Chacheres or other Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 pounds peeled medium shrimp
  • rice for serving
  • green onions and chopped parsley for serving

Instruction

  • In a large pan coated with a little oil, cook bacon until brown and crispy. Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil to bacon drippings. Heat over medium heat and add green pepper, onion, and celery.
  • Cook veggies, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  • Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT shrimp, rice, green onions, and parsley. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and cook until shrimp is cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir in cooked bacon.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve over rice. Top with green onion and parsley.