Description
This Blackened Shrimp Corn Chowder combines the smoky heat of Cajun-spiced shrimp with the creamy comfort of corn, potatoes, and crispy bacon. It’s a one-pot meal that’s cozy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
2 tablespoons Cajun or blackening seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
2 cups Yukon gold or red potatoes, diced
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry and toss with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, then sear shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side. Set aside.
2. In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings.
3. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper to the bacon drippings. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
4. Stir in potatoes and corn. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, 15–20 minutes.
5. Lower heat. Stir in heavy cream and half of the cooked bacon. Warm through gently—do not boil.
6. Stir in the blackened shrimp. Simmer for a couple of minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with remaining bacon and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Sear shrimp properly: Make sure shrimp are dry before seasoning so you get a nice blackened crust.
Don’t boil after adding cream: To avoid curdling, keep the heat low once the cream is added.
Make ahead tip: You can prepare the chowder base ahead and add shrimp just before serving to keep them tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Shrimp chowder, corn soup, spicy seafood chowder