Shrimp chowder with fennel Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs small shrimp (26 to 40 count per lb)
1 small fennel bulb
3 tbsp olive oil
5 cloves garlic, 2 crushed and 3 finely chopped
1 cup dry white wine
4 cups water
kosher salt
4 oz thick slab bacon, rind removed and cut into 1/3 inch dice
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp fennel seed, finely chopped
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes , maine , pei
1 cup whole canned tomatoes , with their juice,finely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Peel the shrimp, reserving the shells.
(It is impractical to devein small shrimp, but if you're using larger ones, do devein them.) Split the shrimp lengthwise in half down the back, cover and refrigerate until needed.
Remove the fronds (lacy top) from the fennel, coarsely chop and reserve for garnish, covered and refrigerated.
Trim off the tops and tough outer layers of the fennel and coarsely chop, reserve for the stock.
Quarter the fennel bulb lengthwise, cut away the core and cut very thinly across into 1/4- to 1/3-inch slices.
Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the 2 crushed garlic cloves to a 10- or 12-inch high-sided skillet or saute pan and heat over medium-high heat until the garlic begins to brown.
Add the shrimp shells and saute for 5 minutes, or until the shells turn red and are very aromatic.
Add the fennel trimmings, the wine and the water, bring to a simmer, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Season lightly with salt.
Strain the stock; you should have 3-1/2 cups.
Heat a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over low heat to medium and cook until the bacon is a crisp golden brown.
Pour off all the fat except 1 tablespoon, leaving the bacon in the pot.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the chopped garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the onion, sliced fennel, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper (if using) and saute, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for about 10 minutes, until the onion and fennel are softened but not browned.
Add the potatoes and reserved shrimp stock.
The stock should just barely cover the potatoes; if it doesn't, add enough water to cover.
Turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
Cover the pot and cook the potatoes vigorously for about 8 minutes, until they are soft on the outside but still firm in the center.
If the broth hasn't thickened lightly, smash a few potatoes against the side of the pot and cook a minute or two longer to release their starch.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the tomatoes, and simmer for 5 minutes more.
Stir in the shrimp and cook for 1 minute, then remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cream.
Let sit for 10 minutes while the shrimp finish their slow cooking.
Taste the chowder and season with black pepper and more salt if needed.
If you are not serving the chowder within the hour, let it cool a bit, then refrigerate; cover the chowder after it has chilled completely.
Otherwise, let sit at room temperature for up to an hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, reheat the chowder over low heat; don't let it boil.
Ladle into cups or bowls, making sure the shrimp, fennel, potatoes and bacon are evenly divided.
Sprinkle with the reserved chopped fennel fronds.
Note:If you use frozen shrimp, defrost slowly in the refrigerator; this will help to maintain their texture.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	14595.53 Kcal (61109 kJ)
Calories from fat	8107.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	900.86g	1386%
Cholesterol	2722.95mg	908%
Sodium	52618.97mg	2192%
Potassium	4984.3mg	106%
Total Carbs	1315.65g	439%
Sugars	5.86g	23%
Dietary Fiber	50.7g	203%
Protein	379.42g	759%
Vitamin C	47.1mg	79%
Iron	184.4mg	1024%
Calcium	1461.1mg	146%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	278.8 Kcal (1167 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.21g	1386%
Cholesterol	52.01mg	908%
Sodium	1005.12mg	2192%
Potassium	95.21mg	106%
Total Carbs	25.13g	439%
Sugars	0.11g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	203%
Protein	7.25g	759%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	79%
Iron	3.5mg	1024%
Calcium	27.9mg	146%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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