INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
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1/4 cup chopped celery
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1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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2 cups half-and-half
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8 1/2 cups Shrimp Stock, recipe follows
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1/4 cup brandy
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5 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 pound peeled and deveined large fresh shrimp
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Garnish: dry sherry, chopped fresh parsley
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French bread