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