Ingredients for - Shrimp-and-Smoked-Oyster Chowder

1. 3 c. water
2. 1 c. bottled clam broth
3. 1/2 lb. medium shrimp
4. 6 clove garlic
5. 1/4 c. dry sherry
6. 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
7. 2 bay leaves
8. 1 onion
9. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
10. 1 small fennel bulb
11. 1 celery rib
12. 1 small green bell pepper
13. 1 can peeled Italian tomatoes
14. 1 medium baking potato
15. Salt
16. Freshly ground black pepper
17. 6 oz. skinless grouper or cod fillet
18. 1 can smoked oysters
19. 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
20. 1 c. buttermilk
21. 2 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley

How to cook deliciously - Shrimp-and-Smoked-Oyster Chowder

1 . Stage

In a large saucepan, combine the water and clam broth with the shrimp shells, smashed garlic, sherry, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, and one third of the onion. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes. Strain the shrimp stock into a heatproof bowl and discard the solids.

2 . Stage

In a soup pot, heat the oil. Add the fennel, celery, bell pepper, minced garlic, and the remaining onion. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring once or twice, until the vegetables are barely softened, 3 minutes. Uncover and cook until tender, 3 minutes longer. Add the tomatoes with their juices and the shrimp stock; bring to a simmer. Add the potato, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until just tender, 15 minutes. Add the shrimp, grouper, oysters, and Worcestershire sauce; simmer until cooked through, 3 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the buttermilk and parsley. Serve in deep bowls.