Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh cleaned shrimp
5 Tbsp. oil
5 Tbsp. flour
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 ribs celery, chopped
1 clove garlic
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 can water
salt, pepper and red pepper

Preparation

Roux:
Brown oil and flour until \"chocolate\" color.
Stir constantly on medium heat.
Add chopped onion, green pepper, celery and garlic.
Saute until tender (3 or 4 minutes).
Add tomato sauce and water.
Cook 30 minutes.
Add shrimp.
Cook 12 to 15 minutes longer.
Serve over cooked rice.