ANN COX/PURITY DAIRIES
2 T butter
1 medium red pepper
1 small onion
1 t minced garlic
2 T flour
2 c half and half
1-1/2 c milk
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 lb. cooked shrimp, finely diced
1/2-1 t salt
1/4 t white pepper
Dash hot sauce
1/4 c sherry, optional
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Place pepper and onion in food processor and process vegetables until finely minced. Add vegetables to saucepan and heat 3-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes. Stir in flour and mix with vegetables and garlic. Gradually add half and half and milk, stirring continually over medium-low heat. Add tomato sauce and shrimp and stir. Add salt, pepper and hot sauce. Continue to cook over low heat until slightly thickened. May stir in sherry the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings. Serve with crusty bread.
