Print

Louisiana Shrimp & Corn Chowder

Print Recipe

Sweet corn and tender shrimp in a velvety rich cream chowder with a dash of Creole seasoning and topped with salty bacon, delivering a heart and soul Southern flavor.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cups frozen corn
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pot.
  2. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the bacon drippings and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in butter until melted.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-3 minutes until the flour begins to brown slightly.
  4. Gradually whisk in half of the chicken broth to form a smooth paste. Then whisk in the remaining broth and white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add Creole seasoning and thyme, then simmer the mixture for 3-5 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.
  6. Add the frozen corn and simmer until thawed and incorporated, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add the shrimp and cook just until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the chowder back to a gentle simmer.
  9. Serve the chowder topped with the reserved crispy bacon pieces and chopped green onions.

Notes

Layering flavors by cooking ingredients in stages enhances the chowder’s depth. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender. This chowder pairs well with crusty bread for a hearty meal.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.receipster.com/sweet-corn-shrimp-chowder-2/

Themes by WordPress