Shrimp Creole(Serves 10) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. flour
2 c. green onions, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. parsley, minced
1 (1 lb.) can whole tomatoes, drained
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/3 c. dry red wine
4 bay leaves
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
2 c. water
2 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

Preparation

In heavy 8-quart pan heat oil and gradually add flour, stirring constantly until roux is color of a penny.
Remove from heat.
Add fresh vegetables and parsley.
Stir and return to low heat.
Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables begin to brown. Mix in tomatoes and tomato sauce; add wine and seasonings and mix well.
Raise heat and bring to boil.
Mix in water.
Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Add shrimp; bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes, covered.
Serve over rice.