Sauteed Shrimp with Tomatoes (Domatesli Karides Sote)

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced then crushed with salt
• 2 – 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp basil, chopped
• 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
• 2 Bay leaves
• 2 tsp whole black peppercorns
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups cooked white rice