Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 2/3 c. oil
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1 3/4 c. green onion, chopped
• 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
• 1 c. onion, chopped
• 1/3 c. celery, chopped
• 4 tsp. garlic
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. mace
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 3 Tbsp. parsley
• 1/4 tsp. dry basil
• 4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 whole cloves
• 3/4 tsp. black pepper
• 4 Tbsp. dry red wine
• 6 whole allspice
• 2 tsp. salt
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. minced dry chives
• 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, drained
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 2 c. water
• 2 lb. shrimp