1 c. raw reg. rice
1/4 c. onion flakes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. instant minced garlic
Dash ground red pepper
1 bay leaf
1 can whole tomatoes, crushed
1 1/4 c. water
1 lb. cooked sausage, cut up
1 pkg. frozen peas
2 1/2 lb. raw shrimp

In large saucepot, place rice, onion, salt, thyme, garlic, red pepper, bay leaf, tomatoes and water; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add sausage and peas; simmer 5 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer, covered, until seafood is hust cooked, about 5 minutes.

This dish can be partly prepared in advance by cooking rice mixture 15 minutes. Stir in peas and sausage; cool and refrigerate. Just before serving bring mixture to boil. Stir in shrimp. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until seafood is just cooked, about 5 minutes. Yield: 6-8 servings.