Tequila Shrimp Chowder Recipe

Name: Tequila Shrimp Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. butter; 3/4 cut onion - chopped; 1 jalapeno - minced; 3 cloves garlic through press; 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1 cup white tequila - divided; 2 limes; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 15-20 saffron threads - crumbled; 1/2 cut canned corn; 1 can Rotelle (tomatoes and chilies); 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups whipping cream; 3/4 cut red potato - cut into small cubes; 1 lb. shrimp - peeled and sliced in half length wise; Salt and additional pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

4 tbsp. butter
3/4 cut onion - chopped
1 jalapeno - minced
3 cloves garlic through press
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 cup white tequila - divided
2 limes
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
15-20 saffron threads - crumbled
1/2 cut canned corn
1 can Rotelle (tomatoes and chilies)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups whipping cream
3/4 cut red potato - cut into small cubes
1 lb. shrimp - peeled and sliced in half length wise
Salt and additional pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

1
Place the peeled and halved shrimp in a bowl with 1/3 cup tequila, and juice from half a lime, set aside. Melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until just soft, about 3 minutes. Add the jalapeno, garlic, thyme, and ground pepper. Cook for additional 4 minutes stirring often. Pour in remaining tequila to de-glaze the pot, let simmer/boil for about 1 minute, add cumin. Pour in the 4 cups of chicken broth, 2 cups cream, 1/2 cup corn, can of Rotelle, juice from remaining limes, and saffron. Let simmer 10 minutes. Add potatoes and cook 20 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through. Add shrimp and simmer until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve immediately.

1074

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tbsp. butter, 3/4 cut onion - chopped, 1 jalapeno - minced, 3 cloves garlic through press, and more.

Yes, Tequila 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.

Tequila Shrimp Chowder

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