6 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1 c. chopped onions
6 green onions & tops, chopped
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 c. water
3 lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 c. chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1 sm. bay leaf
Tabasco for taste
Hot rice

In a skillet, melt butter and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until this is a rich brown. Add the vegetables and cook until tender. Add water, shrimp, parsley, and seasonings. Simmer uncovered, for 20 minutes or until shrimp are done. Serve over hot rice. Serves 6.