Shrimp Chowder Recipe

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In Gretna, Louisiana, Will Zunino simmers this rich and creamy creation in his slow cooker. Because the chowder is ready in less than 4 hours, it can be prepared in the afternoon and served to dinner guests that night.

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Shrimp Chowder Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 3-1/2 hours
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
  • 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
  • 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed

Directions

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the onion mixture, milk, soups, corn, Creole seasoning and garlic powder.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Stir in shrimp and cream cheese. Cook 30 minutes longer or until shrimp are heated through and cheese is melted. Stir to blend. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

Editor's Note: The following spices may be substituted for 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning: 1/4 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and a pinch each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 202 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 169 mg cholesterol, 745 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp Chowder in Quick Cooking May/June 2004, p53

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Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2012 by Lovechesapeakes

I have made this recipe for football playoff games and superbowl. I have always received compliments on this dish. I do use a can of shrimp soup instead of chicken and also add crab meat. This is a easy and delicious dish for those cold football days.


Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2012 by Lovechesapeakes

I have made this recipe several times for football playoff games and superbowl. I always receive compliments. I used one can of cream of shrimp soup instead of cream of chicken and also added some crab meat. This is such an easy receipe and perfect for those cold football days.

 
 
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