Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 1 large chopped green onion
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp. Tabasco
• 1 c. sliced celery
• 2 1/2 c. tomatoes (canned works fine)
• 1 small can tomato paste if you like creole thick
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. thyme (secret ingredient, use more if you prefer)
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 lb. peeled shrimp