How to Make Shrimp and Corn Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp and corn chowder is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family. This creamy and flavorful soup combines the sweetness of corn with the savory goodness of shrimp to create a satisfying and filling meal. Whether you are a seafood lover or just enjoy a hearty soup, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp
  • 2 (8 ounce) bags frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir leeks into the butter and season with salt and black pepper; cook and stir until the leeks are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir flour into the leek mixture until dissolved completely and the mixture begins to thicken; add half-and-half, potatoes, and clam juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir shrimp and corn into the potato mixture; continue cooking until the potatoes are completely tender, about 10 minutes more. Remove pot from heat, add lemon juice and chives, and stir.
  • Nutrition

    420 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 204mg
    • Sodium: 367mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 194mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 893mg