Ingredients
- 1 lime
- 1 pound baby shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears) or thawed frozen corn kernels (do not use canned corn)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped raw bacon
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 pound red bliss potatoes, diced
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- Oyster crackers, as an accompaniment
Directions
Squeeze lime juice over shrimp placed in a bowl. Add lime skin to bowl, stir to coat, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a baking sheet, coat corn kernels with oil and roast for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan over low heat, and cook bacon until crisp. Add onions and celery and cook for 5 minutes without browning. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic and roasted corn and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in flour to thicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, keeping heat low.
Add cream, chicken stock and potatoes and let cook until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Remove shrimp from marinade and discard liquid. When potatoes are soft, stir in shrimp, lime juice, fresh chopped parsley, and cayenne pepper and cook until shrimp are pink and just cooked through. Spoon into soup bowls and top with scallions. Serve with oyster crackers.
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By Katywood16
Houston, TX
on February 18, 2013
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This is absolutely delicious! I have been making this chowder for over 2 years and my family and guests always rave about it. I use frozen corn and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast for about 25 minutes to save time (at 350 degrees. Also, I use 2 pounds of shrimp and more potatoes. The recipe doubles nicely for a large party...just double everything and use 3-4 lbs of shrimp. One of my family's favorites!
By Serious Amateur
on December 26, 2012
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Add me to the list of "crazy about this dish" reviewers. My "meat and potatoes" brother-in-law couldn't stop talking about it. I'll be making this dish regularly. The only thing I have to add is that it is OK to use larger shrimp, say, 22-25 count. Just cut them into two or three chunks before cooking.
By Irishka_E
San Francisco
on September 14, 2012
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Absolutely great recipe! It was my first corn chowder, and the whole family enjoyed it. My 6 year old daughter asked me to pack it to school next day. Surprising it was to me!
Because of so many ingredients, you have to be well prepared to fit into the cooking time.
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