Creole Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 2 medium onions, thinly chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 c. celery, finely chopped
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 3 lb. raw, peeled shrimp
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. Creole seasoning (i.e. Tony Chachere)
• 1/2 tsp. sweet basil