Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 2 lb. uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 c. celery, chopped
• 1/2 c. salad oil
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 4 dashes hot sauce
• 1 c. tomato juice
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes