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Killer Shrimp

The legendary Killer Shrimp — rosemary, thyme, fennel, red pepper, and garlic simmered in a rich broth of chicken stock, clam juice, butter, and white wine with plump shrimp. Serve with French bread for dipping.

FrenchSeafoodIntermediate45 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 tbsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp fennel seed
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 5 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 qts low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz clam juice
  • 3 oz tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 0.5 lb raw peeled shrimp, with tails
  • 1 loaf French bread, for dipping

Instructions

  1. 1

    Partially crush rosemary, thyme, and fennel seed with fingers or mortar and pestle.

  2. 2

    Place all ingredients except wine and shrimp in a large pot. Simmer 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add wine and simmer 10 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3–5 minutes. Serve immediately in bowls with French bread.

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