CAJUN STYLE SHRIMP

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon
• 2 tbsp. all purpose flour
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 lg. clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
• 1-1/2 cup V-8 vegetable juice
• 1 tbsp. hot sauce
• 1 lb. lg. shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 4 cup hot cooked rice

Instructions

In 10 inch skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Crumble; set aside. In 2 tablespoons hot drippings, cook flour 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add onion, celery, green pepper, garlic and thyme. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in V-8 juice, hot sauce and shrimp. Cook until shrimp turns pink and opaque. Serve over hot cooked rice. Garnish with reserved bacon