Shrimp Chowder

By Dianewaldron

So good, so simple, so quick. Made even easier by keeping a bag of raw shell-on shrimp in the freezer.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 large potato, cut into large dice
• Salt to taste
• 1 pound 31/40 raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
• Parsley, chopped (sprinkle on top after cooking)

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add onion and garlic

Cook until softened then add the paprika and cayenne and cook, stirring until mixed well and the onions are all red

Add the milk, stock, potato and salt

Bring almost to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover

Stir occasionally for about 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender

Add shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking, and cook until they just turn opaque

Add some fresh chopped parsley on top

Serve with tons of good crusty bread and a big fat salad