Shrimp with Creole Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1 celery rib with leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 36 cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined