1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. chopped, seeded, cored green pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions or scallions
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 bottle (8 oz.) clam juice
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Few dashes Tabasco sauce
1/4 lb. boiled ham sliced and cut into thin strips
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 pkg. (14 oz.) frozen cooked shrimp
Salt
Pepper
2 tbsp. dry sherry wine
1 pkg. frozen patty shells, prepared according to pkg. directions

In a large skillet melt butter over moderate heat. Stir in flour and cook several minutes, stirring constantly until mixture is a lightly golden brown. Stir in green pepper, celery, green onions and garlic, saute 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and gradually stir in clam juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, ham and parsley. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and simmer 5 minutes until hot. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in sherry and serve in patty shells. Makes 6 servings.