1 lb. pounded, bite size pieces of abalone
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. diced onion (or minced)
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. celery salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1 bay leaf
2 shakes Tabasco sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. dry sherry

Fry abalone quickly in 3 tablespoons butter. Set aside and keep warm. Saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter, add remaining ingredients. Simmer 1/2 hour. Add Abalone and stir over low heat until blended.

Remove bay leaf; serve over rice. Serves 6.