3 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. chopped celery
1 clove garlic
Salt to taste
Red pepper to taste
2 1/2 c. water
3 lb. raw medium shrimp
1 can whole tomatoes
1 sm. can tomato sauce
2 c. raw rice
Minced parsley

Heat shortening. Add flour and cook slowly until golden brown (about 20 minutes). Stir constantly, add onions, pepper, garlic, celery. Cook slowly until transparent. Stirring often, then add tomatoes and let cook until oil rises to the top. Stir in raw shrimp, raw rice and 2 1/2 cups water. Cook covered over low heat until rice is tender. Add more water and oil if mixture seems to be too dry. Add minced parsley and serve hot.