Shrimp Bread - Mississippi Seafood

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp butter
• ¼ cup onion, finely chopped*
• ¼ cup green pepper, finely chopped*
• ¼ cup celery, finely chopped*
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb raw Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined, and rough chopped
• 1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (or your favorite cheese)
• ¼ cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese
• 5 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal
• 1 loaf French bread
• 2 tsp celery seeds
• 10-12 bay leaves
• 1 tsp hot sauce, or to taste