shrimp creole

Ingredients

• 12-16 ounces fresh or frozen peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 cloves garlic minced or 2 teaspoons of minced jarred garlic
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 can 16 oz can of chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons snipped parsley or 1 teaspoon of dry parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 - bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 cups hot rice