Copycat Killer Shrimp

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 -3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 quarts clam broth (or half chicken broth, half clam broth)
• 3 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, deviened and unpeeled

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 mix all spices and remaining ingredients except shrimp in a large pot, simmer partially covered for a minimum of one to two hours.
• 3 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.
• 4 serve in bowls with a lot of broth and a plate full of crusty bread for dipping.