Sandy'S Shrimp Creole
["2 Tbsp. margarine", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper", "1 clove minced garlic", "1 Tbsp. flour", "2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce", "1/4 tsp. black pepper", "1/8 or 1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce", "1/2 can water", "1 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. thyme", "2 Tbsp. chopped parsley", "2 1/2 lb. raw shrimp"]
["Peel, devein and wash shrimp.", "Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.", "Add onion and green pepper.", "Saute until soft; stir in garlic.", "Remove from heat; blend in flour until smooth. Add tomato sauce and simmer 5 minutes.", "Gradually add water, stirring to blend.", "Add shrimp and all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer about 40 minutes.", "Serve over hot, cooked rice."]
["margarine", "onion", "green pepper", "garlic", "flour", "tomato sauce", "black pepper", "Tabasco sauce", "water", "salt", "thyme", "parsley", "shrimp"]