New Orleans Style Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. raw shrimp
1 1/2 c. diced ham
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. chopped celery
2 c. tomatoes or 1 can tomato paste
3 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. green pepper
1 c. raw rice
2 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic
salt and cayenne to taste

Preparation

Saute onions, green pepper, celery and garlic in melted butter.
Add shrimp and ham; fry for 5 minutes on medium heat. Stir in tomatoes and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Stir in rice and add seasoning.
Add 1 cup water and bring to boil.
Cover and simmer until rice is done, about 30 minutes.