1/4 cup vegetable oil |
2 cups chopped onions |
1 cup chopped green bell peppers |
1 cup chopped celery |
4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped plum tomatoes |
1 tablespoon chopped garlic |
salt and cayenne |
1 cup water |
2 bay leaves |
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined |
2 tablespoons flour mixed with 1/4 cup cold water |
essence |
6 cups cooked white rice |
1/2 cup chopped green onions |
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika |
2 tablespoons salt |
2 tablespoons garlic powder |
1 tablespoon black pepper |
1 tablespoon onion powder |
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper |
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano |
1 tablespoon dried thyme |