Description
This Blackened Shrimp Corn Chowder recipe is a bold, creamy seafood chowder packed with blackened shrimp, sweet corn, and Cajun spice. Perfect for cozy dinners, this easy one-pot meal delivers flavor in every spoonful. Ideal for weeknights or guests craving hearty comfort food with a kick.
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups chicken broth
2 Yukon gold potatoes, diced
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and olive oil.
2. Sear shrimp in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until blackened. Set aside.
3. In a large pot, melt butter. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until translucent.
4. Stir in diced potatoes and corn. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
6. Add heavy cream and stir. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
8. Add blackened shrimp just before serving. Garnish with herbs or extra Cajun spice.
Notes
This chowder can be made ahead and reheated gently.
For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
Don’t overcook the shrimp—add them at the end to keep them juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg