Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1 lb. raw or frozen shrimp
1/2 c. minced onion
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
2 tsp. salt
1 can tomato sauce
1/4 c. flour
1 garlic bud, minced
2 Tbsp. parsley, minced
1 c. water
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Preparation

Melt shortening in a heavy pot over high heat.
Add flour and stir until light brown.
Lower heat.
Add shrimp.
Cook 5 minutes or until pink.
Add garlic, onion, parsley and bell pepper.
Cook 2 minutes longer.
Turn up heat; gradually add water and remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil; simmer, covered, for 25 minutes. Serve over rice.