Shrimp Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Saute
2. 2
   onions
3. 3
   in
4. 4
   hot bacon drippings 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Add tomato paste, 5 cups water, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and salt. Bring
6. 6
   to boil and add shrimp.
7. 7
   Cook 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Cover kettle or
9. 9
   pot
10. 10
    and cook over low fire about 1 1/2 hours.
11. 11
    Serve over steamed rice. Sprinkle lightly with gumbo file.