Corn & Shrimp Chowder
Marla Hingley
Low calorie, but high on taste!
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
- 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
- 1 small bunch chives finely diced
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped (with leaves)
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup yellow pepper finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green pepper finely chopped
- 5 baby new potatoes, chopped
- 2 Tbsp rice flour
- 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp GF Worchestershire sauce
- 2 cups 2% milk or milk alternative
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp cold water
- 1 cup corn
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined and cut in half
- Salt and pepper
Sauté the chives, celery, garlic, peppers and potatoes in the butter for about 4 minutes.
Add the flour and Old Bay Seasoning and continue sauteing for another minute. Then add the remaining liquids, and let simmer for about 15 minutes (ensure potatoes are soft).
In a small dish combine the cornstarch and water, set aside.
Add the corn and shrimp and continue simmering for another 4 minutes, then add cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.