Ingredients 

• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp flour 
• 1 lb. large lima beans, cleaned and soaked 
• 2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined 
• 1 onion 
• 1 bell pepper 
• 2 stalks celery 
• 4 cloves garlic 
• 2 chilis (optional) 
• 2 quarts water 
• 1 cup cream 
• 2 tbsp vegetable base 
• 1/2 bunch green onion
• 1 tbsp parsley 
• 2 tbsp shrimp dust 
• Creole seasoning 

Directions

1. Wash beans and soak them overnight. 
2. Heat oil over med. heat and whisk in flour. Cook until light brown in color.
3. Add in trinity and garlic, cook until soft. 
4. Add in beans and water. 
5. Stir seasonings, vegetable base, and shrimp powder. 
6. Simmer for 3-4 hours until beans are tender. Add liquid as needed and taste for seasoning. 
7. Add in heavy cream and simmer 20 minutes 
8. Add in shrimp, green onion and parsley and cook 15 more minutes. 
9. Serve over rice 🍚