Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pkg. raw, frozen, fully peeled, deveined shrimp
1/3 c. shortening
1/4 c. flour
1 c. hot water
1/2 c. chopped green onions and tops
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 whole bay leaves
1/2 tsp. crushed whole thyme
dash of cayenne pepper
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 lemon slice
2 c. cooked rice

Preparation

Thaw shrimp.
Cut large shrimp in half.
Melt shortening; blend in flour and brown, stirring constantly.
Add water gradually and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
Add remaining ingredients, except rice.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
Serve over rice.
Serves 6.