Shrimp Creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole, American, Southern
Ingredients: olive oil or grapeseed oil for searing of shrimp; 2 lbs. large or jumbo shrimp peeled, deveined, tail-off; 6 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 celery sticks, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp. sea salt; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp if prefer spicier; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 cups. seafood stock or chicken stock; 1 14.5 oz. canned diced tomatoes; 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 3 thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 1 - 2 tsp. hot sauce to taste; fresh parsley for garnish, optional