Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. shrimp
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
8 oz. chopped stewed tomatoes (1/2 can)
3 oz. tomato paste (1/2 can)
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Boil shrimp in water about 10 minutes.
Peel and clean.
Heat oil in skillet.
Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Simmer 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, parsley, sugar, salt and pepper.
Stir to mix well and add shrimp.
Simmer 1/2 hour and serve with cooked rice and French bread.