Description
Bobby Flay’s Crab & Corn Chowder is a delightful blend of rich flavors and creamy texture, perfect for cozy gatherings or impressing dinner guests. This chowder highlights the sweetness of fresh corn paired with tender lump crab meat, creating a comforting dish that transports you to coastal kitchens with every spoonful. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this recipe is a must-have for seafood lovers and home cooks alike. Elevate your culinary skills with this heartwarming bowl of goodness that promises to warm both your heart and your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 pound lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery, cooking until softened (5–7 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and rosemary; stir well.
- Incorporate corn kernels into the pot.
- Pour in seafood stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add heavy cream and whole milk; stir until combined.
- Fold in lump crab meat gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg