4 tbsp. bacon drippings
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf, chopped
4 tbsp. parsley, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (#2) can tomatoes
1/2 can tomato paste

Melt drippings in skillet. Add other ingredients; cook 10 minutes. Blend 2 tablespoons of flour with 2 tablespoons water; add to mixture in skillet. Gravy should be fairly thick. To the gravy, add 4 pounds raw shrimp, shelled and cleaned. Cook until tender.