1/2 c. onion, chopped
2/3 c. celery, chopped
2/3 c. green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Dash of pepper
20 oz. can whole tomatoes
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 lbs. cooked and peeled shrimp
2 c. rice, cooked
Dash of chili powder, optional
Dash of garlic powder, optional

Saute onions, celery, and green pepper in butter until tender. Combine flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper, stir into onion mixture. Gradually add tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add Worcestershire sauce, vinegar (or lemon juice) and brown sugar. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add shrimp and heat. Serve over cooked rice. Serves 6 to 8.