Clean shrimp. Shell and devein.
Simmer shrimp until just pink. Use this liquid for 3/4 soup can of water.
Saute onion in oil until golden.
Add remaining ingredients except shrimp.
Cover, simmer, and cook several minutes.
Add shrimp and reheat.
Serve with hot cooked rice.
If desired, accompany with mango chutney, grated fresh coconut, fresh pineapple chunks, raisins, chopped macadamia nuts, chopped booked bacon and chopped hard cooked egg yolk.