Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 OZ.) can whole peeled tomatoes, diced
1 (8 PZ.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. water
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 large bay leaf
3/4 tsp. oregano, crushed
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 lb. fresh shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined

Preparation

Put flour in dry 1 1/2 quart Dutchoven.
Cook over low heat until light brown, stirring frequently. Add onion and diced tomatoes; cook until onions are translucent.
Stir in remaining ingredients, except shrimp, mixing well.
Cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until green pepper is tender and sauce is bubbly; stir often.
Add shrimp.
Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are hot; stir once or twice.
Do not overcook or shrimp will become tough.
Makes 4 servings.