Instructions: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour, stir well, and cook an additional minute, Add 1 1/2 cups water and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Peel and devein shrimp. Add shrimp and red beans to rice mixture, and stir well. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes or until shrimp is done. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice.

Yield: 7 1/2 cups (serving size: 1 1/2 cups).

David Sarkozi

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