CREOLE CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER

Creole Crab and Corn Chowder image

Ideally you would make this in the middle of summer with ears of fresh, sweet-as-sugar corn. You can also make a perfectly fine version of this chowder using a premium-quality, extra-sweet, frozen corn.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup diced onion
½ cup chopped jalapeno peppers
½ cup diced celery
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups water
½ pound sweet corn kernels
2 ounces fresh crabmeat
1 cup water
½ pound sweet corn kernels
2 cloves peeled garlic
6 ounces fresh crabmeat
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Spanish paprika (preferably sweet)
1 bunch thinly sliced green onion for garnish
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in onion, jalepeno peppers, celery, and a pinch of salt. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
Stir seafood seasoning and cayenne pepper into onion mixture; cook for 30 seconds.
Sprinkle flour over onion mixture; cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
Pour 2 1/2 cups water, 1/2 pound corn kernels, and 2 ounces crabmeat into the onion mixture; increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer.
Place 1 cup water, 1/2 pound corn kernels, and garlic into a blender. Cover and puree until smooth.
Pour corn puree into the Dutch oven and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until chowder is thicker and the color deepens, about 45 minutes.
Stir 6 ounces of crabmeat, paprika, and heavy cream into chowder. Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with green onions and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 217 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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Ricky Torres

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I made this chowder for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe to have on hand for a quick and easy meal.

Salman Lucky

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This chowder is so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of crab and corn.

CottoMeya maria

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I've never made crab and corn chowder before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.

Charles Abia

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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover crab. It's also a great meal for a cold winter night.

Mohammad Bqour

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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this chowder. The flavors are well-balanced and the crab and corn are cooked perfectly.

Bilal Joon

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This chowder is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it.

Angie Dabalos

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I made this chowder for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.

Diego Laguna

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This is the best crab and corn chowder I've ever had. The flavors are incredible and the texture is perfect.

Afrin Hossain

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I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.

Devin Field

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This chowder is amazing! I made it last night and my family loved it. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the crab and corn are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.

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