Spanish Rice and Shrimp

This recipe is easy and delicious. Don't know where my mom got it, but it's been in the family for many years.I've used both fresh and frozen shrimp with good results.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1  minced garlic clove
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  corn oil
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  cup water
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3⁄4 cup  uncooked rice
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  cleaned shrimp

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In an 8 X 10-inch casserole, combine all ingredients, except shrimp.Stir and cover.
3. Bake for one hour, stirring half-way through baking time.
4. Uncover, add shrimp and bake an additional 1/2 hour.