Low Country Shrimp Chowder Recipe

Name: Low Country Shrimp Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated); 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 2 cups reduced-fat (2 percent) milk; 1/2 cup long-grain white rice; 1 1/4 cups corn kernels (from 2 ears corn); 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
2 stalks celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 cups reduced-fat (2 percent) milk
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 1/4 cups corn kernels (from 2 ears corn)
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)

1
Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the scallion whites, celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
3
Add the flour and Old Bay Seasoning and cook, stirring, until the flour is lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
4
Add the milk, 6 cups water and the rice.
5
Bring to a rapid simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
6
Add the corn to the pot and cook 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the shrimp and cook until they curl and turn opaque, about 3 more minutes.
8
Season the chowder with salt and pepper and stir in the sherry.
9
Ladle into bowls and top with the scallion greens.
10
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

428

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated), 2 stalks celery, diced, 1 green bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Low Country Shrimp 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.

Low Country Shrimp Chowder

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