Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup cooked ham, cut into strips
  • 2 cups peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 3 cups hot chicken broth
  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Directions

  • Step 1

    In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in onions, garlic, and ham; cook and stir until onion is soft.Stir in tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes.Mix in oregano, rice, and broth. Cover, and simmer until just a little liquid remains.

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  • Step 2

    Add shrimp, and stir to evenly distribute. Cook for 8 minutes, or until rice is cooked and shrimp turns pink.

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