Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 onions
1/2 stalk celery
1 1/4 green peppers
2 Tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 small can tomato paste
3 3/4 lb. shrimp
1/2 lb. margarine
pinch of red pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 small can diced tomato
1/4 c. shortening

Preparation

Cook seasonings in shortening and margarine for 20 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
Cook for 30 more minutes.
Add shrimp.
Cook 15 more minutes.
If not thick enough, add flour roux.
Makes 12 servings.