Shrimp Creole Recipe

Melt shortening in a 2-quart saucepan. Add flour and cook over a medium flame, stirring constantly to make a golden-brown roux. Add onion, garlic, green pepper and celery and cook until tender. Add tomato sauce. Stir and cook about 5 minutes. Add water, salt, and cayenne. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add shrimp. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes more. Serve over rice. Serves 6.(This recipe is from Leah Chase, owner and chef of Dooky Chase, one of New Orleans' premier creole restaurants.)