Description
Experience the comforting and flavorful delight of Bobby Flay’s Crab & Corn Chowder. This creamy dish is perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, combining the sweetness of corn with tender crab meat for a truly satisfying meal. Made with simple ingredients, this chowder is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you’re impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this chowder will warm your heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of chopped onion
- 1/2 cup of chopped celery
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 cups of corn kernels (choose fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- 2 cups of seafood stock
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 1 pound of lump crab meat (either fresh or canned)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in spices: smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Mix in corn kernels and pour in seafood stock; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add heavy cream and whole milk; stir until combined.
- Fold in lump crab meat gently to maintain its texture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnishing with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg