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Victorian Shrimp Creole

1 pound of  frozen shelled shrimp
1/3 cup of  butter or margarine
1/4 cup of  flour
1 cup of hot water
1/2 cup of  chopped green onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup of  chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoon of  salt
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon of  crushed thyme
Dash of cayenne
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 lemon slice
Hot cooked rice

Thaw shrimp and cut large ones in half. Melt butter; blend in flour and brown, stirring constantly. Gradually add the water and cook, stirring until thick. Add remaining ingredients, except rice; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve over rice. Serves 6.