Shrimp Creole

Directions

1. 1
   Place butter in a 2 1/2-quart dish.
2. 2
   Cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Whisk in flour.
4. 4
   Cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in garlic and onion.
6. 6
   Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir in peppers, celery, thyme, oregano and chili powder.
8. 8
   Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from oven.
10. 10
    Push vegetables toward center of dish and arrange shrimp around the inside rim.
11. 11
    Place tomatoes over shrimp and vegetables.
12. 12
    Cover tightly with a lid or microwave plastic wrap.
13. 13
    Cook 2 minutes.
14. 14
    Prick plastic to release steam.
15. 15
    Uncover and stir well.
16. 16
    Re-cover and cook for 2 minutes.
17. 17
    Prick plastic, if using, to release steam.
18. 18
    Remove from oven and uncover.
19. 19
    Stir in pepper sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper.