1 med. onion, chopped
2 chopped green onions
3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. water
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 lb. cleaned shrimp (can use canned)
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 drops Tabasco sauce
1 (10 oz.) tomato puree

Saute onion and garlic and celery in butter until tender. Add flour and cook and stir until lightly browned. Add water and puree also seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes or until desired consistency. Add shrimp and cook 15 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.