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Cajun Corn and Shrimp Chowder
A creamy Cajun corn and shrimp chowder with sweet corn, the trinity, and smoky seasoning.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
20
min
Active Time
35
min
Total Time
6
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Adding the shrimp at the very end keeps them tender, not rubbery. Corn and a little cream give the chowder body without a heavy roux.
Quick Fixes
Shrimp overcooked: add them in the last 3 minutes only.
Too thick: loosen with broth.
Ingredients
Protein
Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
Vegetables
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 3 cups corn kernels
Topping
How to Make It
1
Toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning.
2
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3
Add potatoes, corn, broth, smoked paprika, and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Simmer 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4
Stir in cream.
5
Add shrimp and simmer 3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
6
Top with green onions and serve.
Store
Store up to 3 days; add a splash of broth when reheating.
Reheat
Reheat gently on the stovetop just until the shrimp are warm.
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Avo's Tip
Stir the shrimp in at the very end — three minutes is all they need to cook through.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• Fresh or frozen corn?
Both work. Frozen corn is great year-round; fresh adds sweetness in season.
• Can I use pre-cooked shrimp?
Yes. Stir them in at the end just to heat through so they don't toughen.
• How do I make it heartier?
Add diced potato with the broth for a thicker, more filling chowder.
Cajun Corn and Shrimp Chowder
Ingredients
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
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3 cups corn kernels
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
1
Toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning.
2
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3
Add potatoes, corn, broth, smoked paprika, and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Simmer 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4
Stir in cream.
5
Add shrimp and simmer 3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
6
Top with green onions and serve.
20
min
active
35
min
total
6
servings
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