Ingredients
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2 tablespoons dried rosemary
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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2 -3 minced garlic cloves
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1 teaspoon celery seed
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1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 quarts clam broth (or half chicken broth, half clam broth)
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3 ounces tomato paste
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1/2 cup butter
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1 1/2 lbs shrimp, deviened and unpeeled
Instructions
- Combine all spices, partially crush and grind using a mortar and pestle or heavy bottom pan - just to partially crush spices, they should still be recognizable.
- Mix all spices and remaining ingredients except shrimp in a large pot, simmer partially covered for a minimum of one to two hours.
- Add shrimp, cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until shrimp is just pink and starting to curl. Allow to sit in broth for a few minutes off the heat.
- Serve in bowls with a lot of broth and a plate full of crusty bread for dipping.