Creole Jambalaya

Ingredients:

1112 lbs. raw whole cleaned shrimp
1 cup diced ham
2 Thsp. butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2acup green pepper
2 garlic clov, es chopped;., cup chopped celery
2 cups canned tomatoes-chopped, drain and reserve liquid
1 cup raw rice
3 bay leaves
1 cup water including tomato liquid salt, cayenne pepper

Instructions:

Saute onion, green pepper, celery, garlic in melted butter. Add shrimp and ham, fry about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook JO minutes. Stir in rice, add seasonings and liquid. Bring to boil. Cover, simmer until rice is done, about 30 minutes. Serves 4.