Shrimp Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 pods garlic, chopped
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. oil
1 lb. peeled shrimp
1/4 c. margarine
salt
black pepper
red pepper
2 c. cooked rice

Preparation

Saute onion, pepper, celery and garlic in margarine until clear; drain and set aside.
In iron Dutch oven, combine flour and oil.
Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until light brown (darker for darker gravy).
Add shrimp to roux; cook until pink. Add sauteed vegetables; cook and stir together for about 1/2 minute.
Add 1 quart water, stirring constantly.
When smooth, add salt, black pepper and red pepper to taste.
Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
Add water if too thick.
Serve over rice.