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Ingredients

• 5 Tbsp butter
• 5 Tbsp flour
• 2 green bell peppers, small dice
• 2 celery stalks, small dice
• 1 yellow onion, small dice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp dried thyme
• 2 heaping Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp creole seasoning
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 Tbsp butter
• scallions and diced fresh tomato for garnish