Corn Chowder with Grilled Shrimp
Corn Chowder with Grilled Shrimp is rated
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
6
Serves 6.
A farmers market or roadside stand is the best source for sweet corn. The natural sugars in the corn begin converting to starch the minute the ears are picked, so freshness is critical. Look for cobs with crisp green husks and dry, brownish silk that extends out the top (yellowish silk marks an immature ear). The kernels should be tightly packed in even rows and look plump and juicy.
Ingredients:
- 1⁄4 cup plus 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. minced fresh basil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 18 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into
1-inch cubes - 5 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 ears of corn, kernels removed
- 3 bacon slices, cooked and chopped
- 1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- Lime slices for garnish
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the 1/4 cup olive oil, the basil, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp, stir to coat and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, warm the 1 Tbs. oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add the milk and cream, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and bacon and cook for 5 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer 2 cups of the soup mixture to a bowl. Using an immersion blender, puree the remaining soup until smooth. Stir in the reserved soup mixture, the cayenne, salt and pepper and keep warm.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade; discard the marinade. Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Arrange the skewers on the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Ladle the chowder into warmed bowls. Garnish with the shrimp skewers and lime slices and serve immediately.
In a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, warm the 1 Tbs. oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add the milk and cream, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and bacon and cook for 5 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer 2 cups of the soup mixture to a bowl. Using an immersion blender, puree the remaining soup until smooth. Stir in the reserved soup mixture, the cayenne, salt and pepper and keep warm.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade; discard the marinade. Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Arrange the skewers on the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Ladle the chowder into warmed bowls. Garnish with the shrimp skewers and lime slices and serve immediately.
Serves 6.
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Rated 4 out of
5
by
JessicaClark from
Delicious!
I will definitely be making this again! Next time I want to add maybe a little more bacon and pepper, otherwise it was really good! Perfect instructions, also!
Date published: 2019-03-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Junie48 from
A Great Find
I have been seriously looking for a basic chowder recipe. Finally, I have found the perfect one! This recipe is easy to follow, and uses a small number of ingredients to create an amazing chowder to which clams, shrimp, lobster, or scallops can be added. The only change I made was to add extra fresh corn and potatoes. Then, I puréed more to make my chowder even creamier.You will not be disappointed!
Date published: 2015-09-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SousAndy from
An Excellent Autumn Delight
Wonderful soup... just the right balance between the heaver ingredients, and the light.
I did add some cream cheese... just because I can. Pretty much followed the recipe from that point forward. In addition, I used U15 shrimp, and simmered the shells and the empty corn cobs in the milk and cream before adding... just for an added bit of flavor.
If the weather is cool, I use less cayenne, but when it's cold I add a bit more.
Overall, an excellent corn chowder that will warm your heart and soul on a cold Winter's Eve.
Enjoy.
Date published: 2014-08-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
bear1201 from
Delicious and Easy to Make!
Great, easy to follow recipe Made this one night for my husband and he loved it! . We grilled the shrimp and threw them right into the chowder! Perfect meal for chilly nights.
Date published: 2013-01-20