Down East Meets Far East Curried Seafood Chowder

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   Melt butter in large skillet or heavy sauce pan.

2. 2

   Add onion and garlic and saute on medium heat for 4-6 minutes until onion is soft but not browned.

3. 3

   Add curry paste and stir 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add potatoes, green pepper, and celery and stir over low heat 3-4 minutes.

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   Sitir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly.

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   Stir in chicken stock, milk, cream and grated creamed cocunut.

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   Bring to a gentle boil.

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   Lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

9. 9

   Gently stir in 2,3,or all four of the seafood ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.

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    Add paprika, salt, and pepper.

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    Serve in wide, shallow chowder bowls, preferably plain white.

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    Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.

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    Mound a small pinch of dried shredded cocunut in center of bowl.

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    Sprinkle a pinch of paprika in center of shredded cocunut mound.

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    Accompany with Asian Salad and home baked garlic bread.

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