SHRIMP CREOLE

One of my most requested recipes, this spicy shrimp dish struts its stuff in the crock-pot, making it extra easy on the cook. Serve over rice with a side salad.

1 1/2 cups chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup diced green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28oz.) can diced tomatoes
16oz. tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
3 to 6 drops Tabasco sauce
1 lb. fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined

Combine all ingredients in Crock-Pot except shrimp. Stir to blend well. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours or 3 to 4 on HIGH. During last hour add shrimp and turn to HIGH. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Serve over rice.