One Pot Shrimp & Corn Chowder

Sometimes, I get tired of chicken.I think that’s normal though. We eat a lot of chicken dishes in our house.Grilled chicken.Fried chicken.Baked chicken.Chicken. Chicken. Chicken.After all, it’s easy to cook, you can change the flavor just by adding a different sauce or spice, and it cooks relatively quickly.So for tonight’s dinner, I’m mixing things up and making shrimp. Shrimp is so great to cook with because it takes literally 3 minutes to cook completely and it’s packed with protein!If you’re looking for a one pot wonder, this is it! Everyone at my house gobbled it up and we’re asking for more!

What can I substitute for the bacon?

First of all, bacon is delicious, so why would you want to skip it? But I get it. So instead of bacon you could opt to cook the potatoes in a little vegetable oil and then skip the bacon topping. Or you could change up the flavor profile completely and use sausage. It’s totally up to you!

What’s the difference between a chowder and a soup?

A soup is usually made with stock or broth and can have vegetables, meat or fish as ingredients and is generally not very thick. A chowder may have the same ingredients, but is more chunky, creamy and thick, much like a stew. While this “chowder” is not thick in consistency, it does have milk as the main liquid - so it’s a chowder.

One Pot Shrimp & Corn Chowder

One pot holds it all - perfectly cooked shrimp, tender potatoes, corn, and savory bacon. This is a quick recipe to make for any weeknight dinner!

• 12 oz bacon (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
• 8 green onions (thinly sliced crosswise)
• 4 medium baking potatoes
• 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 cups water
• 16 oz frozen corn (thawed and drained)
• 32 oz large shrimp (peeled and deveined)

1. In a stockpot, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp and browned, about 4-6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.

2. Add potatoes and flour to the pot and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.

3. Add milk, seafood seasoning, thyme and water. Bring to a oil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

4. Add corn, shrimp, and green onions. Cook until the shrimp are just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Serve immediately and top with bacon.

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