Shrimp With Creole Sauce

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1 celery rib with leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 36 cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1. In a
2. , saute the onion, green pepper and celery in oil for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain tomatoes, reserving juice; add juice to skillet. Mash tomatoes and add to skillet. Stir in the parsley, water, tomato paste, lime juice and seasonings.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve warm with shrimp.

onion, green pepper, celery, canola oil, garlic, tomatoes, fresh parsley, water, tomato paste, lime juice, thyme, salt, oregano, hot pepper, ground allspice, shrimp

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/shrimp-with-creole-sauce/ (may not work)