Route 19 Shrimp Chowder

Route 19 Shrimp Chowder

Course :	Shrimp
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	3

Ingredients:

1	pound	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	medium	baking potatoes -- peeled and coarsely chopped (4 cups)
1	pound	grouper or amberjack fillet -- cut into bite size pieces

Preparation:

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.