2 qt. boiling water
1 lb. dried black eyed peas
1 onion, diced
1/2 lb. lean bacon, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tsp. salt
1 dried red pepper, crushed
1 c. rice, cooked and drained
1 1/2 lb. raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
6 scallions, trimmed an sliced

Combine water, black eyed peas, onion, bacon, salt and red pepper. Cook on low heat 2 hours. Add rice and cook 20 minutes. Stir in shrimp and scallions. Cook 10 minutes.