1 lb. raw peeled deveined shrimp fresh or frozen
3 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme
Thaw shrimp if frozen. Cut large shrimp in half. In a 2-quart saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon. Cook green pepper and onion in bacon fat until tender. Add tomatoes and water and bring to a boil. Stir in rice and seasonings. Reduce heat. Cover and cook rice mixture over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes. Mix in shrimp, cover and continue cooking for 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp are tender. Garnishwith bacon. Makes 6 servings.
Shrimp Pilau (pronounced Pi'-lou or pi'-lo) is colloquially referred to as Shrimp "Perlo" and is simply a dish consisting of rice, spices, and meat or seafood,in this case, shrimp. Since most liquids are absorbed when the shrimp are added, the shrimp are cooked by conduction of heat and the steam produced from the rice. This is a little different than the common method of steaming food. Nevertheless, this is an unusually delicious recipe, which is sure to please.