Blackened Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Savor the deliciousness of Blackened Shrimp and Corn Chowder with crispy bacon, vegetables, and potatoes in a creamy base!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 642kcal
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Chowder
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 2 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, diced into ¼-inch cubes
- 2 cups (330 g) corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
- green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- To a large pot over high heat, add oil. Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side, until seared and fully cooked. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. Set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. To the same pot, add the bacon. Cook until crispy, 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and set it on the plate with the shrimp, leaving the bacon drippings in the pot.
- Add the onion, pepper, and celery to the pot with the bacon drippings. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the broth, potatoes, and corn. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of blackened seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Carefully transfer about 2 cups of the chowder to a blender and blend until smooth. (Be careful, the liquid will be hot.) Or, use an immersion blender.
- Return the blended chowder to the pot. Add the cooked shrimp and bacon to the pot, stirring to warm them through.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 642kcal