Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. salad oil
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. chili powder
4 dashes hot sauce
1 c. tomato juice
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes

Preparation

Saute onion, pepper and celery in oil.
Add flour; stir until smooth.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, juice and seasonings.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Add shrimp.
Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
Serve over rice or noodles.