Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine
• 2 celery ribs, chopped fine
• Salt
• pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 pounds large shrimp (26 to 30 per pound), peeled, deveined, and tails removed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 scallions, sliced thin