Creole Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. diced green pepper
1/2 c. sliced celery
3 Tbsp. minced parsley
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 c. water
1 (8 oz.) can tomato paste
1 large bay leaf
1/2 tsp. crushed thyme
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 lemon slice
1/2 lb. boiled shrimp

Preparation

Heat shortening in a heavy pan and blend in the flour.
Cook over medium-high heat until roux is golden brown, stirring constantly.
Add vegetables, parsley and cloves.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Add water, tomato sauce, dry seasoning and lemon. Turn heat low.
Cover pan closely and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add shrimp and heat.
Serve over rice.
Makes 4 servings.