Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1/4 c. flour
1 lb. peeled, deveined raw shrimp
1 garlic bud, minced
1/2 c. minced onion
2 Tbsp. parsley
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1 c. water
2 tsp. salt
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate

Preparation

Melt shortening.
Add flour; stir until it is brown.
Lower heat.
Add shrimp and cook about 3 minutes, or until pink.
Add garlic, onion, parsley and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Raise heat.
Gradually add water, then remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, then simmer, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes.
Serve hot over rice.
Serves 4.
Very good!