Jamaican Shrimp Chowder

Submitted by VickiAk

"I got this recipe from a recipe book along time ago."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup diced yams or 1/4 cup sweet potato
• 1⁄4 cup zucchini, diced
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, diced
• 1⁄4 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup shrimp, peeled and cleaned
• 12 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
• 12 ounces clam broth or 12 ounces other stock
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup chopped scallions or 1/2 cup green onion
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped

directions

1. In your stock pot, melt butter and sauté the vegetables for about 3-5 minutes or until softened.
2. Add shrimp and sauté for a minute or two more. Add coconut milk, broth, thyme and pepper. Cook for about 1/2 hour (do not boil), then add scallions, lime juice and basil. Serve immediately.