Spicy Island Shrimp

Recipe Courtesy of Taste of Home

Prep Time  20 minutes
Total Time  20 minutes
Serves 6

If you like things spicy, you have to try this one.  Cut back or omit the cayenne pepper to make it kid friendly.

Ingredients:

• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter cubed
• 2-1/4 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Hot cooked rice

Directions:

In a large skillet, saute the green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat; add shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce, green onions, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with rice.