Route 19 shrimp chowder

3 quarts

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
3 tablespoons Butter or margarine
3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Curry powder
2 cups Chicken broth
2 Bottles clam juice (8-ounce each)
2 cups Half-and-half
4 mediums Baking potatoes, peeled & coarsely chopped (4 cups)
1 pounds Grouper or Amberjack fillet cut into bite size pieces

Directions

Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.

Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over low heat; add flour and curry powder, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Gradually add chicken broth, stirring until smooth. Add clam juice, half-and-half, and potato; stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer uncovered, 20 minutes or until potato is tender.

Add shrimp and fish to soup mixture; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve immediately.

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