2 POUNDS FRESH OR FROZEN SHRIMP (SHELLED AND CLEANED)
1 TABLESPOON SHRIMP SPICE (IN A TEA BALL OR TIED IN A CHEESECLOTH)
1 CAN (7.5 OUNCES) ALASKA KING CRABMEAT (DRAINED, FLAKED AND CARTILAGE REMOVED)
3 TABLESPOONS TOMATO PASTE
1 1/2 TEASPOON SALT
1 TEASPOON GARLIC POWDER
2 1/2 CUPS HALF-AND-HALF CREAM (SCALDED)
2 STEASPOONS BRANDY OR DRY SHERRY)
1/4 CUP MELTED BUTTER
1/4 CUP FLOUR
FLUFFY RICE
Place all ingredients in crock pot (LEAVING OUT THE BRANDY, BUTTER, FLOUR AND RICE). Stir well, cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 hours. Remove shrimp spice.
Before serving, turn to high setting. Make a smooth paste of brandy, butter and flour. Stir this paste into crock-pot. Cover and cook for additional 30 minutes on the high setting or until thickened properly. Serve over fluffy rice and ENJOY!