Braised Shrimp (or Crawfish)

Ingredients

• • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) flour
  • 2 lb (1 kg) raw medium shrimp, peeled
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground cloves
  • Tabasco, to taste
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 to 4 green onions, finely chopped