Shrimp Pilau

Makes 6-8 servings

ingredients

4 strips bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 t. minced garlic
1 cup uncooked rice (not instant)
2 cups stock or water
1 cup minced tomatoes or tomato sauce
salt to taste
Louisiana hot sauce or ground cayenne pepper to taste
1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

directions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until it is crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. To bacon drippings, add onion, garlic and rice. Stir and cook until rice becomes golden brown and onion is clear, 15 minutes. Stirring, add stock, tomatoes, salt and hot sauce, and bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp and bacon, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

Source: Kay Ercius