Corn-and-Shrimp Chowder with Bacon

Name: Corn-and-Shrimp Chowder with Bacon
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 6 ears corn, husks and silks removed; 4 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch strips; 8 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced; 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp; Coarse salt and ground pepper; Crackers, for serving (optional)

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Fresh corn and bacon give this shrimp chowder a sweet-and-smoky flavor. Use the edge of a spoon to scrape every last bit of pulp from the cob -- it adds flavor and helps to lightly thicken the chowder.

Ingredients

6 ears corn, husks and silks removed
4 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch strips
8 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Crackers, for serving (optional)

Directions

Cut off tip of each cob. Stand corn in a wide shallow bowl; using a sharp knife, slice downward to release kernels. Scrape length of each cob with a spoon to release pulp. Discard cobs.
In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high until crisp and browned, 4 to 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
Add scallion whites and potatoes to pan; cook, stirring, until scallions have softened, 1 to 3 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add milk, seafood seasoning, thyme, and 2 cups water.
Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add corn, shrimp, and scallion greens. Cook until shrimp are just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Season chowder with salt and pepper. Serve topped with bacon, with crackers alongside if desired.