Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large green pepper, chopped fine
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 2 ribs celery, chopped fine
• 2 Tbsp. minced parsley
• 1 large bay leaf
• 2 c. chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 6 drops Tabasco