Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. margarine
• 1 large green pepper, diced (about 1 c.)
• 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced (about 1 c.)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
• 1/2 tsp. dried, crushed oregano leaves
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 c. tomato juice
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 lb. large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 4 c. hot, cooked, parslied rice