1 lb. raw shrimp, cleaned
1 lg. onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 stick butter
1 c. water
1 c. chopped celery
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1/4 tsp. each basil & thyme
1 or 2 bay leaves
Tony Chacheres creole seasoning

Saute vegetables in butter in skillet 20 minutes. Add water and tomatoes. Add basil, thyme and bay leaves. Slowly add Tony Chacheres Creole seasoning. When tastes salty enough it will be seasoned to perfection. Cook down about 2 hours. Add shrimp, cook 30 minutes. If too thick, add more water. Serve over spaghetti or cooked rice. Serves 4 to 6.