Alabama Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh, raw, peeled and cleaned shrimp
1 qt. fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 2 (16 oz.) cans chopped tomatoes
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 bay leaves (fresh if possible)
1/2 c. fresh parsley
creole seasoning to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook all ingredients, except spices and shrimp, in oil for 5 minutes.
Add 1 cup of water and cook down for 30 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, except shrimp; cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
Add water, if needed.
Add shrimp and cook 20 minutes longer.
Serve over cooked long grain rice.