Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. sliced celery
5 oz. diced Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. water
1 lb. peeled shrimp
1/2 c. sliced green onions
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. lemon juice
parsley (garnish)
1 c. cooked brown rice

Preparation

In a heavy skillet, make a roux with flour and oil, stirring constantly, until medium brown.
Add onion, bell pepper, celery and saute until tender-crisp.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaf and water.
Cook on medium heat until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Add shrimp and green onions; cook until shrimp are done, about 7 minutes.
Season as needed with pepper, lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
Serve over cooked rice.
If you like spicy use whole can of Ro-Tel tomatoes.
Serves 4.