Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can seasoned tomato sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
dash of Tabasco sauce
2 tsp. cornstarch
4 tsp. cold water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. raw shrimp, cleaned
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped

Preparation

Cook onion, celery and garlic in hot oil until tender, but not brown.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings.
Simmer 45 minutes, uncovered.
Mix cornstarch and water.
Stir into sauce. Cook and stir until mixture thickens.
Add shrimp, green pepper and parsley.
Simmer for 5 minutes or until shrimp are done. Serve with cooked rice.
Serves 5 to 6 people.