Crawfish Chowder Recipe

Name: Crawfish Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup onion; 1/2 cup celery; 1/2 cup green onion, chopped; 1 1/2 cups shrimp stock; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn; 1 large potato, diced and cooked; 1 lb crawfish tail, cooked and peeled; 1/2 - 1 lb shrimp, cooked and shelled (optional); 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon creole seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon butter; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups shrimp stock
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn
1 large potato, diced and cooked
1 lb crawfish tail, cooked and peeled
1/2 - 1 lb shrimp, cooked and shelled (optional)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon butter
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
fresh parsley

1
Cook the bacon in a frying pan; drain on paper towels and crumble when cooled slightly.
2
Put the bacon grease in a dutch oven.
3
Add in the butter, onions, celery and green onion; saute until soft.
4
Add the shrimp stock, corn and potatoes.
5
Bring to a boil and then simmer until the potatoes are tender.
6
Add in the crawfish (and shrimp is using).
7
Simmer until heated through.
8
Add in the whipping cream and seasonings.
9
Simmer about 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
10
Just before you get ready to serve, add in the butter, cayenne and parsley.
11
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle each serving with the crumbled bacon.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup celery, and more.

Yes, Crawfish Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crawfish Chowder

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