Quick Paella

1/2 lb. shrimp

2 cloves garlic (crushed)

2 Tbsp.butter or margarine

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 & 1 /4 c.chicken broth

1 (14oz)can stewed tomatoes

1/2 cup sliced pepperoni

1 pkg.frozen green peas & pearl onions—thawed

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 & 1/2 cup minute rice

1 /8 tsp. saffron (optional)       

Saute shrimp and garlic in butter until shrimp are pink. 

Stir in cornstarch and cook one minute. 

Add broth, tomatoes with liquid, pepperoni, vegetables and pepper. 

Bring to a full boil while stirring. Stir in rice and saffron. 

Cover and remove from heat. Let stand a few minutes. 

Fluff with fork. Makes 4 servings. 

Note: Imitation crab flakes can be used in place of shrimp and smoked sausage in place of pepperoni.

Fron Tina (Broussard) O'Brien

"You follow a recipe when you bake, for everything else a recipe is a suggestion." 
Emeril Lagasse