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

Leo Yang
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I'm allergic to shellfish so I can't try this chowder but it looks amazing. I'm sure my friends would love it.


Barat Thakur
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I'm not a big fan of seafood chowders but this one looks really good. I might give it a try.


Tania Alom
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This chowder looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


sara wilson
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe!


Sheriyar ahmad ahmad
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Yum!


Jacob Ruffin
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This chowder is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks and parties and it's always a hit.


Yamuna Sony
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I was really excited to try this recipe but unfortunately it didn't turn out well. The chowder was bland and lacked flavor. I think I might have used old shrimp and crab, which could have contributed to the poor taste.


Rebecca Bohlokoa
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The chowder was a bit too salty for my taste but overall it was still enjoyable. I think next time I'll use less salt and maybe add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten up the flavor.


Kainat Javaid
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I followed the recipe but added a bit more spice with some cayenne pepper. It turned out fantastic! The chowder had a nice kick to it and was perfect for a cold winter day.


Enni Islam
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This chowder is so good, I could eat it every day! The combination of shrimp, crab, and vegetables in a creamy broth is simply irresistible. I love that it's also relatively easy to make.


Naeem Rahmat
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The chowder was rich and creamy, with a wonderful aroma. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a hit with my family.


Padiyar Yusuf Ali
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This shrimp and crab chowder was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the shrimp and crab playing off the savory broth and vegetables. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. Will defini