Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Jill Melton
- Yield: 6 servings
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 35 minutes
A cup of chopped potato would be a great addition.
Ingredients
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 spring onion or 2 green onions, chopped
- 2tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3ounces country ham, chopped
- 2cups fresh sweet corn, cut from the cob
- 8ounces large shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 5cups whole milk
- 2ounces Cheddar cheese (or any cheese)
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add shallot and onion; sauté 10 minutes. Add flour; cook 3 minutes. Add country ham and corn; sauté 10 minutes. Add shrimp and milk; cook 10 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese and fresh thyme. Makes 7 cups.
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Nutritional Info *per serving
- Calories 270
- Fat 13g
- Cholesterol 80mg
- Sodium 710mg
- Carbohydrate 22g
- Fiber 2g
- Protein 19g