Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 1 lb. deveined shrimp
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1/2 c. chopped green onions and tops
• 1/2 c. chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. crushed whole thyme
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 2 c. cooked rice
• 1/3 c. shortening
• 1 c. hot water
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
• 2 whole bay leaves
• dash of cayenne pepper
• 1 lemon slice