shrimp perlo

2 Pinches
Palm Bay, FL
Updated on Jul 7, 2020

This is one of my favorite shrimp dishes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup celery with tops chopped
  • 2 cans tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 cups rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

How To Make shrimp perlo

  • Step 1
    In a large pot fry bacon til crisp. Set bacon aside.
  • Step 2
    In bacon grease saute onion, celery and bell peppers till soft.
  • Step 3
    Pour in 5 cups of water and tomato paste.
  • Step 4
    Add hot pepper vinegar, garlic salt, pepper & bay leaves. Crumble in bacon and simmer to a boil.
  • Step 5
    Add in 2 cups of rice and cook for 5 mins on med high
  • Step 6
    Add shrimp, stir and bring back to a boil.
  • Step 7
    Cover pot and lower temp to medium for 25 mins.

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Keyword: #savory
Keyword: #shrimp
Keyword: #perlo
Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: Southern
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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