Pat's Shrimp Creole

Directions

1. 1
   Melt 6 tablespoons butter in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add onion, celery and pepper and saute 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Add tomato puree, tomatoes, bay leaves, oregano, thyme and seafood seasoning to taste and cook an additional 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in stock and bring to boil.
5. 5
   reduce heat and simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and strain; discard vegetables.
7. 7
   Melt remaining butter in large saute pan over medium heat.
8. 8
   Add onion, sprinkle wit sugar and saute until golden brown.
9. 9
   Add celery and pepper and saute an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
10. 10
    Reduce heat, stir in reserved sauce and simmer gently 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Add shrimp and cook just until heated through.
12. 12
    Serve immediately over rice or jambalaya.