4 tbsp. oil
4 tbsp. flour
1 med. onion, chopped
1/2 c. bell pepper
2 stalks celery
3 c. hot water
1 can whole tomatoes with liquid, chopped or mashed

Make a roux with the oil and flour. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and hot water. Add tomatoes. Cook 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add:

1 c. fresh corn (I like sweet white corn) or 1 can corn

Cook until corn is done. Add 1 pound peeled shrimp. Cook 5 to 10 minutes. Red pepper and salt to taste. Better if made the day before.