Shrimp Creole Recipe

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1/4 cup chopped
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 clove garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 bay leaf
1 sprig parsley, chopped
1/2 cup water
#2 can (2 1/2 cups) tomatoes
1 to 2 pounds raw shrimp, shelled and cleaned

Sauté vegetables and butter until tender. Blend in flour, add remaining ingredients except the shrimp. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer for 20 minutes longer. Serve over freshly steamed white rice. Serves 6 people.