Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. oil
1 c. chopped green pepper
2 c. chopped onions
1 c. chopped celery
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 c. whole tomatoes
1 Tbsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
3 c. water
3 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp. cornstarch

Preparation

Heat oil.
Saute next 4 ingredients until tender.
Add tomatoes and brown.
Stir in paprika, cayenne, salt and water. Add a bay leaf and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add shrimp and continue simmering for 10 to 12 minutes.
Thicken sauce with cornstarch mixed with a little cold water.
Serve with rice.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.