Shrimp and Lima Bean Bonanza

Decided to make Shrimp and Lima Beans for dinner tonight.

When I cook, I usually don't measure very many things and go by eye, so I will try and list measurements of ingredients to my best ability.

2 pounds shrimp
splash of liquid crab boil
2 pounds frozen baby lima beans
1 small package of frozen trinity veggies.
1 package of tasso (your choice of brand)
1 link of smoked sausuage (you choice of brand)

Enough flour and butter to make a small lightly browned roux (i.e. like 2/3 tablespoons of butter and the same amount of flour)

First start by cutting up your tasso and sausage, here's the tasso for example...Try to keep the pieces rather small.



Today, I was being lazy so I just bought some peeled Louisiana Shrimp.



Cover shrimp with water (add a splash of crab boil). Bring to a rolling boil and cook 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Let shrimp sit in liquid until they are pink and mostly opaque (around 15 minutes). Drain shrimp, save stock.



Once shrimp are done, add some butter, trinity, tasso/sausage to a cast iron pan. Cook until veggies are translucent.



Once veggies are done, add frozen lima beans and cover with shrimp stock (enough to cover the beans). Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes. (picture below is before stock was added)



After, smash beans to thicken slightly, add shrimp. Then make a small slightly brown roux (should only take around 3 minutes).

Add roux to beans and voila! Can serve over rice or eat by itself!

Finished product