Mom'S Excellent Shrimp Louisianne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine
2 onions, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 to 2 lb. raw shrimp, peeled
4 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
2 c. milk
4 Tbsp. ketchup
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 link precooked sausage (optional)
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation

Melt margarine in a heavy skillet; saute vegetables.
Add raw peeled shrimp and saute a few minutes longer.
Stir in flour, salt and chili powder.
Add milk gradually and cook 5 minutes over low heat.
Add ketchup and parsley.
Add optional items if you want. Cook, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.