Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. cooked shrimp (whole or cut in pieces)
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 c. celery, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 3 c. canned tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
• 3 c. cooked rice