The Chef'S Gulf Coast Shrimp Creole
["1 1/2 c. chopped onions", "1 c. celery, finely chopped", "2 to 4 green peppers, chopped", "3 cloves garlic, minced", "1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce", "1 c. water", "1 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. cajun seasoning", "2 bay leaves", "1 lb. deveined shrimp", "4 c. cooked rice", "1/4 c. margarine"]
["Cook and stir onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in butter until onion is tender.", "Remove from heat; stir in tomato sauce, water and seasonings.", "Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.", "If mixture is too thick, add a little water.", "Stir in shrimp.", "Heat to boiling.", "Cover and cook over medium heat about 20 minutes or until shrimp is pink and tender.", "Serve over rice.", "Yields 6 servings."]
["onions", "celery", "green peppers", "garlic", "tomato sauce", "water", "salt", "cajun seasoning", "bay leaves", "shrimp", "rice", "margarine"]