Butter Beans with Shrimp

1 lb Butter or Lima Beans, soaked over night
1 lb Small Fresh Shrimp, peeled
1 Medium Sweet Onion, diced
Olive Oil
Salt, Pepper, Cayenne Pepper
Brown Rice
1/2 bunch Green Onions

Saute onion in olive oil over medium heat until aromatic and translucent, about 10 minutes.

Add beans, salt and pepper to taste, and 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, and cover with water. Raise to high heat.

Bring to a boil. then lower heat back to medium. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are thick and creamy.

Add peeled shrimp and cook for 5 minutes.

Serve over rice and garnish with sliced green onions.