Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped onion (medium)
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
2 Tbsp. butter
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. water
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 tsp. minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
scant 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 (7 oz.) pkg. frozen shrimp, thawed

Preparation

Simmer ingredients (except shrimp) for about 30 minutes.
Add shrimp and simmer another 5 to 7 minutes.
Serve on fluffy white rice.