NOT OFFICIAL KILLER-SHRIMP

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Yield 2-3 Bowls

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3 ounces tomato paste
8 ounces clam juice
1 stick butter
1 cup white wine
2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp, with tails
French bread for dipping

Steps:

* Partially break up the rosemary, thyme, and fennel seed with fingers. * Place all ingredients, except wine and shrimp, in a large pot. *Simmer for about 30 minutes and add wine. Continue to simmer for a total cooking time of no more than 2 hours. *Just before serving, add raw shrimp. Simmer until shrimp is done, stirring, about 2 minutes. * Serve. Each bowl should contain a serving of shrimp and a lot of broth, which should almost completely cover the shrimp. Place sliced french bread in a collonder for a true killer-shrimp experiance.