Plantation shrimp pilau

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6slicesBacon
2cupsWater
1teaspoonSalt
1cupRegular rice; uncooked
3cupsShrimp; peeled and deveined
2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonAll-purpose flour
¾cupCelery; chopped
¼cupGreen pepper; chopped
3tablespoonsButter or margarine
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper

Directions

Fry bacon in large skillet until crisp. Drain bacon; reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon, and set aside.

Combine water, salt, and drippings in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and cook 20 minutes.

Sprinkle shrimp with Worcestershire sauce; dredge in flour. Saute shrimp, celery, and green pepper in butter for 3 minutes. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir into rice. Add salt, pepper, and reserved bacon, stirring well. Serve hot.

"Dining in the Low Country" (South Carolina) _Company's Coming!_ Cookbook Southern Living/Southern Heritage 1983 Oxmoor House ISBN 0-8487-0603-X Typos by Jeff Pruett Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 09-01-95