THE BEST SHRIMP AND BLUE CRAB CHOWDER

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This is a rich, creamy, extremely flavorful, chowder house-quality seafood chowder! Once your guests have tasted it, they won't be able to stop eating. It's even great re-heated for leftovers. Best results if the chowder is allowed to sit in the fridge overnight and then heated in a slow cooker the next day! Absolutely delicious!

Provided by Basil

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups chicken broth
3 red potatoes, peeled and diced, or more to taste
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 (13 ounce) cans shrimp bisque
3 ¼ cups half-and-half
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound fresh blue crabmeat

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute onion, celery, and garlic until tender, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in broth. Add potatoes, clam juice, wine, seafood seasoning, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer, stirring chowder occasionally, until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix shrimp bisque with an equal amount of half-and-half and pour into the chowder. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and crabmeat. Simmer until shrimp just turns pink, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 214.2 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1590.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Timothy Farner
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This chowder was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaol Mark
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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 amazing. The shrimp and crab are always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful.


Kyazze Mahad
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This chowder was delicious! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ray graham
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


David Miranda
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This chowder was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Petru Cojocari
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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 amazing. The shrimp and crab are always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful.


Oumaima Hamdoun
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This chowder was delicious! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Boitumelo Letsie
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Yayayaya Yayaya
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This chowder was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


James Stroud
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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 amazing. The shrimp and crab are always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful.


Munii Haji kullow
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This chowder was delicious! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rehmat Ali Shah
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Saniagull Gull
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This chowder was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


The Hyper Crispas
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I've never had shrimp and crab chowder before, but this recipe was amazing! The broth was so flavorful and the shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lexi Dickson
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This chowder was amazing! The shrimp and crab were so tender and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


kibirige abu
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I made this chowder for my family and they loved it! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bãjhâñgi Kîrãñ
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This chowder was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Gideon Oladipupo
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This was the best shrimp and crab chowder I've ever had! The broth was so rich and flavorful and the shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Argentina Grace
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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 amazing. The shrimp and crab are always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful.


Louis Adun
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This chowder was absolutely delicious! I made it for a group of friends and everyone raved about it. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.