Recipe: Shrimp Royale in Rice Ring

SHRIMP ROYALE IN RICE RING

3 onions, sliced
2/3 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 cup water
2 cups canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons canned peas
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups cooked shrimp
1/3 cup sherry
3 cups hot cooked rice (for serving)

Cook onions and celery in the shortening until brown.

Add flour, salt and chili powder. Add water slowly; cook 15 minutes.

Add tomatoes, peas, vinegar, sugar and shrimp. Cook for 10 minutes, or until shrimp are thoroughly heated. Add sherry at the last minute.

Spoon rice into a ring on the plate and fill the center with the shrimp mixture.

Servings: 6
Source: Charleston Receipts by The Junior League of Charleston, South Carolina