Shrimp Creole
["1/2 c. oil", "1 c. chopped green pepper", "2 c. chopped onions", "1 c. chopped celery", "2 tsp. minced garlic", "2 c. whole tomatoes", "1 Tbsp. paprika", "1/4 tsp. cayenne", "1 bay leaf", "1 tsp. salt", "3 c. water", "3 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined", "2 Tbsp. cornstarch"]
["Heat oil.", "Saute next 4 ingredients until tender.", "Add tomatoes and brown.", "Stir in paprika, cayenne, salt and water. Add a bay leaf and simmer for 15 minutes.", "Add shrimp and continue simmering for 10 to 12 minutes.", "Thicken sauce with cornstarch mixed with a little cold water.", "Serve with rice.", "Makes 4 to 6 servings."]
["oil", "green pepper", "onions", "celery", "garlic", "tomatoes", "paprika", "cayenne", "bay leaf", "salt", "water", "shrimp", "cornstarch"]