If you’re not feeling adventurous, you can substitute shrimp for the Craw fish; if you like lobster, though, you’ll love these little critters the Cajuns call “Mud Bugs”!

• 2 pounds cooked, peeled craw fish (or shrimp)
• 1/4 cup butter e, melted
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped sweet onions
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon julie
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 cups cooked rice

In a l0-inch skillet over medium heat, make a roux by adding flour to heated butter. Cook, stirring constantly with a flat whisk, until the roux the color of peanut butter.Add onions, celery, green pepper, parsley and garlic. Sautee vegetables over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until tender. Add water gradually and continue to stir; cook until thick.

Stir in craw fish or shrimp, lemon juice, salt and pepper; cook until shrimp or crawfish are pink and cooked, about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

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