3 lg. onions, chopped
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
1 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
1 sm. can tomato pate
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
2 lbs. med. shrimp
1/4 c. green bell pepper, chopped
1 c. uncooked rice
1 1/4 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne

Peel shrimp, set aside. Saute sausage and onion until onion is soft. Add garlic, green pepper, celery and saute until vegetables are soft. Add tomatoes, parsley, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf and rice. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Add water; bring to boil and add shrimp. Reduce heat and simmer. Cover and cook over very low heat 30-35 minutes. Rice should be fluffy when done. Serves 8.