Seafood Chowder (Delicious)

I developed this recipe and it is absolutely DELICIOUS! It is a meal in itself and I usually serve it with a crusty bread. If you have questions e-mail me: [e-mail]

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) bag  frozen mixed  seafood
• 2  dozen  green mussels (removed from shells)
• 2  dozen  pre-  cooked shrimp
• 2  dozen  jarred  oysters
• 3  cups  imitation crabmeat
• 1  teaspoon garlic granules
•  salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1 (32 ounce) can New England clam chowder
• 1 (16 ounce) can  chopped canned clams or 1 (16 ounce) can minced clams
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 cup cream sherry
• 4  cups heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
•  fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley (chopped)

Directions

1. You will find the bag of frozen mixed seafood in the frozen food section of your supermarket and it contains octopus, small mussels, squid, small shrimp, etc.
2. In a large pot, add the mixed seafood, green mussels, oysters, imitation crabmeat, salt, pepper, garlic, clam chowder, minced clams with their liquid, butter, sherry and cream.
3. Over medium-high heat bring to a near boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
4. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Add the shrimp and continue to simmer another 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and serve in individual bowls.
7. Garnish with paprika and chopped parsley.