Lake'S Shrimp Creole

• 1 1/2 c. shrimp
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 tsp. Texas Pete hot sauce
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings
• 1 pinch basil
• 1 pinch oregano
• 1/2 can tomato paste
• 1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 2 c. cooked rice
• 1/2 slice cooked bacon
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 chopped green pepper
• 1/3 c. sliced mushrooms
• 2 stalks chopped celery
• 2 (8 oz.) cans whole peeled tomatoes

1. Saute onions, peppers and celery in bacon drippings.
2. Add stewed tomatoes and sliced whole skinless tomatoes, garlic and spices.
3. Add 1/2 cup water and let simmer for at least 20 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are done.
4. Serve over hot, white rice.
5. Serves 4.

shrimp, black pepper, hot sauce, white onion, bay leaves, bacon drippings, basil, oregano, tomato paste, tomatoes, flour, rice, bacon, salt, green pepper, mushrooms, celery, tomatoes

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=746194 (may not work)