Shrimp Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 6 slices bacon
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• Hot cooked rice

Preparation

1. Combine shrimp, salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and pepper in a mixing bowl; mix well. Set aside.
2. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside. Add flour to hot bacon drippings; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 10 minutes or until roux is the color of a copper penny. Add onion, celery, and green pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
3. Add shrimp, remaining garlic powder, and water to cover, stirring well. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened. Add crumbled bacon; stir well. Serve over rice.