2 tbsp. shortening
1/4 lb. ham, cut up
1 (24 oz.) can tomatoes
1 med. onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. celery
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 (4 1/2 oz.) can shrimp, drained or 1 c. cooked shrimp
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
Pepper
Rice

Melt shortening in electric skillet; stir in flour until smooth and bubble. Add ham and green pepper, cook and stir 5 minutes. Add tomatoes (with liquid), shrimp, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar, pepper and celery. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Serve over rice. Serves 4.