Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. raw, fresh peeled shrimp
1 qt. fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 2 (16 oz.) cans chopped tomatoes
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 stick margarine
2 bay leaves
1/4 c. parsley flakes
Creole seasoning
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook all ingredients except spices and shrimp in margarine for 5 minutes.
Add 1 cup of water and let cook down for 30 minutes. Add shrimp seasoned well with Creole seasoning.
Add parsley, bay leaves, garlic, salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Serve over cooked rice.