Description
Craving something creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor? This Blackened Shrimp Corn Chowder is the perfect choice for a quick dinner idea or comforting weekend meal. Loaded with smoky shrimp, sweet corn, and crispy bacon, it’s a hearty and satisfying bowl of goodness. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, warm food ideas for chilly nights, or a high-protein comfort food recipe, this chowder fits the bill. It’s easy to make, gluten-free, and bursting with bold Southern flavors.
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, diced
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 green onions, sliced
Optional: jalapeño slices for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large soup pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving the fat.
2. Toss shrimp in blackened seasoning. In the same pot, sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. Add diced onions, jalapeño, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
4. Stir in the corn and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add cream cheese and stir until completely melted.
6. Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Simmer for 10–15 minutes to thicken slightly.
7. Add the cooked shrimp and half the bacon back to the pot. Heat through for 2–3 minutes.
8. Serve hot, garnished with remaining bacon, parsley, green onions, and jalapeño slices if desired.
Notes
For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add red pepper flakes.
To make ahead, cook the base and store shrimp separately to avoid overcooking when reheating.
Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels, especially if your bacon is salty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: blackened shrimp chowder, shrimp corn chowder, spicy corn chowder, easy dinner, comfort food