Shrimp Creole Recipe - QueRicaVida.com

Ingredients

• 2 lb uncooked medium shrimp in shells, thawed if frozen
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 2 medium green bell peppers, finely chopped (2 cups)
• 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 6 cups hot cooked rice (page 375)