Prepare rice according to package directions. Sauté onion, green pepper, celery, bay leaf and okra in oil for 5 minutes. Add shrimp, sauté for 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, sugar, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Recipe Tip: Do you have a rice cooker? To prepare the rice for this dish … Add white rice and water to the inner pot of your Aroma® Rice Cooker. Press the Cook Switch or set to White Rice. When the rice cooker beeps, the rice will be kept warm and ready for this delicious Cajun favorite dish.