Lobster and Green Chile Chowder with Roasted Corn-Green Chile Relish
Lobster and Green Chile Chowder with Roasted Corn-Green Chile Relish might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 618 calories, 27g of protein, and 43g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 2 people found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up butter, garlic, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and pescatarian diet.
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1
Remove the claws from the lobsters. Carefully crack the claws and try to remove the meat in 1 piece and set aside for garnish.
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2
Remove the tail meat and chop into 1-inch chunks and set aside in the refrigerator. Reserve the shells.
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3
Melt butter in a medium stockpot over medium heat; add the onions and garlic and cook until soft. Increase heat to high, add the wine, lobster shells, and corn cobs and cook until completely reduced.
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Garlic
Onion
Pasta Shells
Corn
Wine
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4
Add 4 cups of the lobster stock and bring to a boil.
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Add 2 cups of the corn and let cook for 15 minutes.
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Corn
6
Remove the lobster shells and corn cobs.
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Corn
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Transfer the soup to a food processor and process until smooth. Strain into a clean saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the lobster meat, remaining 1 cup of roasted corn kernels and green chiles and cook for 5 minutes.
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Corn Kernels
Green Chili Pepper
Lobster Meat
Soup
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8
Place heavy cream in a medium saucepan and reduce by half.
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Heavy Cream
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Add the reduced cream to the chowder and stir until combined, if the chowder appears too thick, add some of the remaining lobster stock to thinly slightly. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cilantro. Ladle into bowls and top with a few tablespoons of relish, a lobster claw and fresh cilantro leaves.
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Cilantro
Salt And Pepper
Lobster Stock
Relish
Lobster
Cream
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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11
Remove corn from water, place on baking sheets and roast in the oven until tender and slightly charred, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Corn
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12
Let cool slightly, remove husks and kernels and place kernels in a bowl.
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Add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
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Let relish sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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