Savory Shrimp Chowder Recipes

SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large stock pot saute celery and onions in margarine.
• Add cream cheese and milk; and stir over low heat until cream cheese is completely melted.
• Add potatoes, shrimp, dry white wine and salt. Heat thorough, stirring occasionally and then serve.

SAVORY SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place veggies in medium sauce pan. Add chicken broth (and some water, if necessary) to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meantime, melt butter in large pan, add flour, salt and pepper. Whisk until blended.
• Slowly add half-and-half to butter/flour roux & whisk constantly until smooth and thickened. (Will be a fairly thick white sauce at this point - about 15 minutes).
• Carefully add veggies & liquid to white sauce in large pan.
• Add shrimp and vinegar to chowder. Heat through.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Top individual servings with crumbled bacon.

SAVORY SEAFOOD CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender.
• Stir in tomatoes and 1/2 cup wine. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Add cod; stir. Simmer on medium-low heat 6 min. Add scallops and shrimp; stir. Simmer 4 min. or until shrimp turn pink, scallops turn opaque and cod flakes easily with fork, stirring occasionally.
• Whisk Neufchatel and remaining wine until blended. Add to chowder along with the basil; mix well. Cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.