Creole Tomato and Shrimp Stew - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped (use jalapenos for a spicy version))
• 1 stalk celery (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 28 ounces fire roasted tomatoes (canned, or use equivalent fresh)
• 1 cup corn kernels (about 1 ear of fresh corn, or frozen)
• 4 cups chicken stock (or use shrimp stock)
• 2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning blend (or use Cajun Seasonings – See Recipe notes)
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)