Big Basil Shrimp Chowder
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Better Homes and Gardens mag.
Serves 8 peopleCategories: chili, chowder, stew
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 16 oz. clam juice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp in shells, peeled
- 12 oz. frozen corn
- 2 Tbsp. capers
- 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
Directions
- Heat butter in a 4 to 6- quart Dutch oven.
- Add celery, onion, and green pepper; stir 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Stir in flour to coat.
- Add clam juice, water, Old Bay seasoning, and dried basil. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat.
- Stir in mascarpone .
- Serve with basil leaves and polenta.
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per serving 13g carb., 267 cal.