Shrimp Sauce Piquant

• shrimp↗2 lbs

  peeled and deveined

• onions↗4

  finely chopped

• bell peppers↗3

  finely chopped

• green onions↗1 1⁄2 cups

  chopped

• parsley↗1 1⁄2 cups

  chipped

• oil1⁄2 cup
• tomato paste↗1 ounce
• tomatoes and green chilies1 ounce
• sugar↗1 pinch
• water↗1 cup
• salt and black pepper
• cayenne pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Saute onions, bell peppers, 1/2 of the green onions and 1/2 of the parsley in oil until onions are transparent; add tomato paste, tomatoes with chilies, sugar and water and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours.

2. 2

   Add shrimp, remaining green onions, parsley, slat and cayenne pepper; continue to cook for about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Serve over cooked rice.