Shrimp Etouffee

Ingredients
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 stick (1/4 pound) butter or margarine
3 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup water
Salt and cayenne to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps
Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic and sauté for about five minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Add the shrimp. Cook, stirring often, for about five to 10 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Add the salt, cayenne, parsley and green onions. Cook for two minutes. Serve over rice. Yield: 6 servings.