1 med. onion, chopped
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning
1/8 tsp. paprika
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 lbs. large fresh shrimp
1/2 c. green peas
Hot cooked rice

Saute first 4 ingredients in butter until tender. Stir in stewed tomatoes and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer uncovered 20 minutes. Add shrimp and peas; simmer an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp are done; stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Serve over rice.