6-8 servings

1 Pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tbls. vegetable oil or bacon fat
1 cup chopped celery
1c cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 bunch garlic, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons salt
2 (1 lb.) cans of crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 Tbls. hot pepper sauce
1 Tbls. cornstarch
2 Tbls water