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Serves 6
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 of the liquid is absorbed before the shrimp are added, the shrimp are cooked by conduction of heat and the steam produced from the hot rice. This is a little different from the more common method of steaming food. Nevertheless, this is an unusually delicious recipe, which is sure to please.
1 pound 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) whole 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. Break tomatoes into small pieces removing tough centers. 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. Garnish with bacon.
VARIATION: Substitute on 5-ounce package of yellow rice with seasonings for 3/4 cup of uncooked rice.
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