Dungeness Crab Chowder Recipe

Name: Dungeness Crab Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 cup diced green bell pepper; 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 1 teaspoon finely-chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 cup diced scallion; 4 cups chicken stock, hot; 1/4 cup cornstarch, mixed with 3 tablespoons water; Tabasco sauce, to taste; 2 cups cooked dungeness crabmeat; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup diced green bell pepper
4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon finely-chopped garlic
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cup diced scallion
4 cups chicken stock, hot
1/4 cup cornstarch, mixed with 3 tablespoons water
Tabasco sauce, to taste
2 cups cooked dungeness crabmeat
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Heat the oil in a 5 quart stockpot over medium heat.
2
Add the peppers and corn and saute for 2 minutes over high heat.
3
Add garlic, thyme and cumin; saute for 2 minutes.
4
Add scallions and saute for another minute.
5
Add hot chicken stock and cornstarch mixture.
6
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes.
7
Season the chowder with Tabasco to taste, then add the cooked crabmeat.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Garnish the individual servings with chopped scallions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup diced red bell pepper, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen), and more.

Yes, Dungeness Crab 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dungeness Crab Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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