Shrimp Creole

Ingredients:

1 lb thawed shrimp
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 medium onions, chopped
1 orange or green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon of chopped fresh parsley
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon of ground red pepper (cayenne), or chili powder
2 dried bay leaves
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can (10-12 oz) tomato sauce
4 cups of cooked rice

Directions:

1. Detail shrimp and set aside.
2. In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions, bell peppers, diced tomatoes and garlic in butter about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. Stir in tomato sauce and spices (parsley, pepper, etc.). Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
4. Stir in shrimp. Heat to boiling and reduce heat to medium. Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove bay leaves. Serve with cooked rice.