Creamy Shrimp Chowder
"Three cups of chopped cooked chicken may be replaced for the shrimp and omit the lemon juice"
Original is 6 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (266.5 g)
- Calories 579.8
- Total Fat - 42.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 22.6 g
- Cholesterol - 113.1 mg
- Sodium - 236.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 40.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
- Sugars - 1.1 g
- Protein - 10.7 g
- Calcium - 320 mg
- Iron - 1 mg
- Vitamin C - 33.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, and cook until tender (about 3-4 minutes).
Step 2
Add in garlic and cayenne pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in condensed soups, light cream cream or milk; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly.
Step 4
Add shrimp, then reduce heat and simmer stirring often (abot 5-7 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink) then season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Add in the lemon juice starting at 2 teaspoons and adding in more to taste.
Step 6
Stir in cheese until melted, then serve immediately.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- If using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw them completely before adding them to the chowder.
- If desired, you can use a different type of cheese instead of Monterey Jack, such as cheddar or mozzarella.
- Three cups of chopped cooked chicken may be replaced for the shrimp and omit the lemon juice. This substitution is beneficial for those who prefer poultry over seafood, and omitting the lemon juice allows for a milder flavor.
- Substitute the butter with olive oil. This substitution is beneficial for those who are looking for a lighter, healthier alternative while still maintaining the flavor.
Chicken Chowder Replace the shrimp with three cups of chopped cooked chicken and omit the lemon juice.
Garlic Bread: Serve this creamy chowder with a side of garlic bread for a delicious and filling meal. The garlic bread will bring out the flavors of the shrimp and the cheese in the chowder, while providing a crunchy texture.
Coleslaw: Serve this chowder with a side of coleslaw for a delicious and light meal. The creamy texture of the coleslaw will provide a nice contrast to the creamy chowder, while the crunchy cabbage will add a nice texture to the dish. The sweetness of the coleslaw will also bring out the flavors of the shrimp and cheese in the chowder.
FAQ
Q: How much lemon juice should I add?
A: Start with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and add more to taste.
Q: How can I make my lemonade sweeter?
A: You can add sugar or honey to the lemonade to make it sweeter. Start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste.
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Fun facts:
The Monterey Jack cheese used in this recipe was first made in Monterey, California in the 19th century by a man named David Jacks.
The creamy chowder was made famous by the character Bubba in the 1994 movie Forrest Gump, who described the dish as "Shrimp Chowder, Shrimp Gumbo, Shrimp Creole, Shrimp Etouffee."