couldn't wait till June, so will try this..


Ingredients:

* 6 tablespoons butter
* 3 tablespoons flour
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 6 green onions and tops, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 2 cups water
* 3 pounds shrimp, peeled,deveined
* 1/4 cup chopped parsley
* salt and pepper, to taste
* 1 small bay leaf
* tabasco sauce, to taste
* hot cooked rice

Preparation:
In a skillet, melt the butter; add flour, stirring to blend. Cook, stirring constantly, until flour mixture is deep golden brown. Add the vegetables and cook until tender. Stir in the water, shrimp, parsley and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked. Serve over hot rice.
Serves 4 to 6.