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Cajun Shrimp Chowda

Julie M.
8 minutes
4 servings
Beginner

Total Steps

7

Ingredients

13

Tools Needed

1

Ingredients

  • 3 slices Bacon
  • 1 pound Peeled and Cooked Shrimp
  • 8 ounces Asparagus Spears, Cut into Thirds
  • 1 small Onion, Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 cup Corn
  • 1 can 14.5 Oz. Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Broth (Chicken or Seafood)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Spice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • Salt and Pepper(optional)

Instructions

1

Step 1

2 to 3 minutes

Cook three strips of bacon in a frying pan. Once cooked, remove the bacon, chop it up, and drain the bacon fat, reserving about 1 tablespoon. Increase the heat to medium and add the asparagus, onion, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

2

Step 2

Add the corn and diced tomatoes to the pan.

3

Step 3

1 to 2 minutes

Mix the ingredients together and warm for 1 to 2 minutes. Then add the broth, the chopped bacon, Old Bay seasoning, Cajun spice, lemon pepper, and salt and pepper to taste.

4

Step 4

5 minutes

Allow the mixture to heat up for 5 minutes, then add the heavy cream.

5

Step 5

Add the shrimp to the pan.

6

Step 6

a couple minutes

Swirl the pan once or twice and allow the soup to heat back up for a couple of minutes.

7

Step 7

Serve the chowder, optionally garnished with green onions.

Tools & Equipment

Frying Pan

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