Shrimp Creole

This is a very simple -- and quick and easy version of a wonderful dish.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1  garlic clove, chopped
• 3  tablespoons canola oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt (or to suit taste)
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2-1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  dash Tabasco sauce
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 1  lb raw shrimp, cleaned and devined
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green pepper

Directions

1. Cook onion, celery and garlic in hot oil until tender.
2. Add tomato sauce and seasonings, simmer uncovered, 45 minutes.
3. Mix cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water; stir into sauce and cook and stir until thickened.
4. Add shrimp and green peppers. Cover, simmer until done -- about 5 - 7 minutes.
5. Serve over rice.