Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           green pepper -- chopped
     1/2  cup           celery -- chopped
   1                    garlic clove -- minced
   3      tablespoons   butter or margarine
   1      can           whole tomatoes -- (16 oz.)
   1      can           tomato paste -- (6 oz.)
   2      teaspoons     parsley flakes
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      red pepper
   1      pound         fresh shrimp; peel -- devein

Preparation:

Combine first 5 ingredients in 2 quart casserole dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Be sure to leave a corner uncovered to allow steam to escape. Micro on High for 3 minutes Drain tomatoes and set aside 1/2 to 2/3 cup of juice. Chop tomatoes and add to juice. Add tomato paste and the rest of the ingredients. Add to vegetable mixture. Cover and micro at Med-High for 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring after 5 minutes Let stand 5 minutes Serve over hot rice.