Shrimp Creole

• 14 lb margarine
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diced shallot
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 lbs peeled and de-veined shrimp
• 2 ounces cornstarch
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pint cold water
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash cayenne pepper

1. Melt margarine.
2. Saute green peppers, onion, shallots and celery for 5 minutes.
3. Add tomato paste and bay leaves.
4. Simmer 15 minutes.
5. Add shrimp and simmer 15 minutes longer.
6. Add tomatoes and stir.
7. Dissolve cornstarch in cold water then add to shrimp and simmer 5 minutes longer.
8. Add lemon juice and spices and simmer 15 minutes.
9. Serve over rice or creamed potatoes.

margarine, onion, shallot, tomato paste, shrimp, cornstarch, lemon juice, pepper, green pepper, celery, tomatoes, bay leaves, water, salt, cayenne pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-creole-158696 (may not work)