Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Garlic Croutons

Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Garlic Croutons
Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Garlic Croutons requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. This main course has 426 calories, 34g of protein, and 22g of fat per serving. A mixture of heavy cream, garlic cloves, corn kernels, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Preheat the broiler.
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Brush both sides of the bread with the olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Broil the bread slices about 10 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes, until golden on both sides. Rub the croutons with the halved garlic clove.
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Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan.
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Add the bacon and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 4 minutes.
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Add the minced garlic, corn, scallions and crushed red pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until the corn is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, until everything is coated.
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Add the clam juice, water and heavy cream and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add the shrimp and simmer until just pink and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the vermouth.
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Put the croutons in deep bowls, spoon the shrimp and corn chowder on top and serve.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Ziobaffan Organic Pinot Grigio with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 17 dollars per bottle.
Ziobaffa Organic Pinot Grigio
Ziobaffa Organic Pinot Grigio
Ziobaffa Organic Pinot Grigio has fresh rich aromas of apples and pears with hints of citrus that fade into a floral bouquet and on the palate it is bright and fresh with wonderful fruit flavors.ZIOBAFFA Pinot Grigio pairs well with a wide array of lighter cuisine, especially fish/shellfish, poultry, pastas in cream sauce and softer cheeses. It's also an ideal aperitif. Blend: 100% Pinot Grigio
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score10
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