Route 19 Shrimp Chowder

1 lb Unpeeled medium-size fresh

- shrimp 3 tb Butter or margarine

3 tb All-purpose flour

1 tb Curry powder

2 c Chicken broth

2 Bottles clam juice (8-ounce

- each) 2 c Half-and-half

4 md Baking potatoes, peeled &

- coarsely chopped (4 cups) 1 lb Grouper or Amberjack fillet

- cut into bite size pieces 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.