Louisiana-Style Shrimp Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1/2 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (20 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (or to taste or use Cajun seasoning)
louisiana hot sauce or Tabasco sauce
2 lbs medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
salt and black pepper (to taste)
2 -4 tablespoons whipping cream (optional add in for a creamy sauce)

Preparation

In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat; Add in onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and chili powder; saute for until vegetables are tender (about 3-4 minutes).
Whisk in the cornstarch, then stir in the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring and breaking up the tomatoes with back of a spoon.
Add in Creole seasoning to taste (and wine if using) simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes (you may simmer longer if desired for a thicker richer sauce).
If you prefer a creamy Creole sauce add in whipping cream at this point starting with 2 tablespoons and adding in more to taste.
Add in the uncooked shrimp; cook for 5 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.