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Makes 4 servings

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

Steps

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add onion and garlic
  2. Cook until softened then add the paprika and cayenne and cook, stirring until mixed well and the onions are all red
  3. Add the milk, stock, potato and salt
  4. Bring almost to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover
  5. Stir occasionally for about 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender
  6. Add shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking, and cook until they just turn opaque
  7. Add some fresh chopped parsley on top
  8. Serve with tons of good crusty bread and a big fat salad