Texas - The Lone Star State, State flower: The Bluebonnet

1. Shrimp Bouillon
2. Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
3. Barbecued Gulf Shrimp
4. Okra, Tomatoes and Rice
5. Buttermilk Biscuits with Jalapeno Jelly
6. Praline Bavarian Pie

Shrimp Bouillon - Serves 6

½ cup uncooked shrimp, shelled and chopped fine
3 cups fish stock or clam juice
3 cups chicken stock
6 mushrooms, shopped fine
6 spring onions, sliced fine
Salt, pepper, cayenne

Put shrimp, mushrooms and the two stocks in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer covered for a few minutes until shrimp are done. (The recipe says 5 or 10 minutes which I think is too long. Two to 3 minutes will provide more tenderness.)

Add seasonings to taste and serve in cups with a sprinkling of the raw onions.

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