Cajun Shrimp Chowder
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Cajun seasoning is one of our secret weapons in the test kitchen. It makes everything better (the proof is in the Cajun Chicken Alfredo!)—including shrimp chowder. We use it here to season the shrimp before cooking it in bacon fat (!!!).
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- Yields:
- 6 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 10 mins
- Total Time:
- 40 mins
Ingredients
- 1 lb.
shrimp, tails removed
- 2 tsp.
Cajun seasoning
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 6
slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp.
butter
- 1
medium onion, chopped
- 2
cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp.
all-purpose flour
- 1 lb.
yellow potatoes, chopped
- 4 c.
low-sodium chicken broth
- 3
thyme sprigs
- 2
sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
- 3 c.
sweet corn
- 3/4 c.
heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp.
paprika
Directions
- Step 1Season shrimp all over with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 6 minutes. Drain bacon pieces on a paper towel–lined plate.
- Step 2Add shrimp to bacon fat and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to plate with bacon.
- Step 3 Drain bacon fat then melt butter in pot, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and flour, and cook 30 seconds more. Add potatoes, broth, thyme, and green onions, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Step 4Stir in corn and cream, and simmer 5 minutes more. Turn off heat and stir in cooked shrimp, then season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Step 5Garnish each serving with bacon and green onions.
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