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Shrimp and Corn Chowder
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Shrimp and Corn Chowder

22 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

982
Calories
91g
Protein
41g
Fat
66g
Carbs

Counts 17 of 18 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 17 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Salmon 100g cooked 208
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Plum 1 medium (66g) 30
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Annatto not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • salt
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels or thawed frozen corn kernels
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons annatto oil (recipe & directions below)
  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 plum tomatoes, peeled seeded and finely chopped
  • 6 cups fish stock or chicken stock or low sodium chicken broth
  • cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Tangy Corn Salsa
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels or thawed frozen corn kernels
  • 3 plum tomatoes, peeled seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Annatto Oil - In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup corn oil and 1/4 cup annatto seeds and bring to a simmer over low heat. Remove from the heat, cover and let cool. Strain the annatto-infused oil into a jar. Makes 1 Cup.

2

Tangy Corn Salsa - In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the corn until just tender, about 3 minutes for fresh or 1 minute for frozen. Drain and let cool; pat dry. In a small bowl, toss the corn with the tomatoes, scallions, cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and let stand at least 1 hour before serving. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

3

Chowder - In a large, shallow glass or stainless-steel bowl, toss the shrimp with two-thirds of the minced garlic, the scallions, lime juice and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or for up to 3 hours.

4

In a food processor, puree the corn with the milk. Pour the puree through a coarse strainer, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.

5

Heat the Annatto Oil in a large sauce-pan or enameled cast-iron casserole. Add the remaining garlic, onion, bell pepper and cumin and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes longer. Add the corn milk, stock, plantain, cilantro and cayenne and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat until very flavorful, about 20 minutes.

6

Pour the soup through a coarse strainer. Working in batches, puree the vegetables in a blender. Return the puree and the strained broth to the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the shrimp and its marinade and cook over moderate heat until the shrimp are just opaque throughout, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and serve in warmed soup plates or bowls with the Tangy Corn Salsa.

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Category:Ecuadorian Recipes

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Category:Ecuadorian Snacks

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