Shrimp Chowder

Name: Shrimp Chowder
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 celery rib, minced; 2 tablespoons shallots, minced; 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 3/4 cup half-and-half; 1/2 lb small fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt; white pepper

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 celery rib, minced
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 lb small fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt
white pepper

Directions

1

In medium saucepan, melt butter. Saute celery and shallots for 5 minutes.
2

Add clam juice, potato, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes).
3

Add half-and-half and shrimp. Simmer over low heat until shrimp are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
4

Season with salt and white pepper to taste.