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Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Corn Chowder

A healthy, low-carb leaning twist on a cozy classic! Plump, bright pink shrimp and sweet corn simmering in a rich, savory broth (swap potatoes for cauliflower chunks for an easy low-carb win!). Every single spoonful delivers ultimate comfort and is heavily flooded with a massive, heavy, scroll-stopping thick creamy Cajun chowder drip!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • The Cajun Shrimp & Chowder Base
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced (or cauliflower florets for low-carb)
  • 2 cups sweet corn kernels
  • 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • The Thick Creamy Drip & Garnish
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Low-carb toasted baguette slices for serving

Instructions

  1. Start the Base: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Toss in the diced onion, celery, and minced garlic, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened and perfectly fragrant.
  2. Simmer the Veggies: Add the diced potatoes (or cauliflower), sweet corn kernels, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and broth into the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are completely tender.
  3. Build the Thick Drip: Pour the heavy cream and whole milk directly into the bubbling pot. Stir continuously until the broth transforms into a completely smooth, rich, thick, and velvety cream chowder base.
  4. Cook the Seafood: Gently stir the raw shrimp into the creamy broth. Let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the shrimp turn beautifully bright pink and tender.
  5. Assemble and Drip: Ladle the hot, rich soup into deep serving bowls. Make sure every serving is heavily flooded with a massive, heavy, scroll-stopping thick creamy Cajun chowder drip straight from the ladle! Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm with toasted baguette slices for dipping.
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~420 kcal per serving
  • Protein: ~27g per serving