Louisiana Shrimp Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup celery, sliced thin
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour (self-rising or a.p.)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
16 ounces tomatoes with juice
1/2 lb frozen shrimp
Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups cooked rice

Preparation

Saute celery, onion, and green pepper in butter in a medium saucepan until soft. Blend in flour and salt; cook until bubbly.
Stir in tomatoes, shrimp, and Old Bay.
Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes.
Pour into a 2-quart casserole. Bake at 375\u00b0F for 25-30 minutes.
When serving, place rice on plate; spoon casserole over rice and top with cheese.