Recipes

[KingstonsMom]

1/4 lb. bacon, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

3 ribs celery chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 (8oz.) bottle clam juice

1 cup chicken broth

1 (1lb. can) tomato puree

1 Tblsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

1 Tblsp. fresh or freeze-dried chives

1 Bay leaf

1 tsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. Tabasco

1 tsp. lemon juice

Dash of worcestershire sauce

1-2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled

Fry bacon in heavy pot.

Add onion, garlic, celery and bell pepper and cook till onion is translucent.

Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, 30-45 minutes.

When sauce is desired thickness, add shrimp & simmer until just cooked, about 5 minutes. (do not overcook!)

Serve over rice.