Fresh Corn and Prawn Chowder ๐ฝ๐ค
Description: If you’ve never had corn chowder with fresh corn, then you must try this recipe — it makes all the difference. Of course, you could use canned corn and it will still be good. It just won’t have the same burst of flavor that comes from using fresh.
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Recipe Category: Chowders
- Keywords: Corn, Vegetable, European, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 594.2
- Fat Content: 20.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 135.1mg
- Sodium Content: 1029.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 81g
- Fiber Content: 11.6g
- Sugar Content: 25.4g
- Protein Content: 31.5g
Ingredients:
- 1 onion ๐ง
- 2 red chilies ๐ถ๏ธ
- 2 fresh coriander bunches ๐ฟ
- 1 tomato ๐
- 3 limes ๐
- 600g fresh corn kernels ๐ฝ
- 200g prawns ๐ค
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking ๐ซ
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Peel, halve, and finely chop the onions. Deseed and chop the chilies. Coarsely chop the coriander and tomatoes.
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Cook Onion Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, chilies, and red pepper. Sautรฉ for about five minutes until softened.
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Prepare Corn: Meanwhile, strip the leaves and silk from the corn. Use a sharp, heavy knife to chop the stalk ends flat. Stand the cob on one end and slice downwards, cutting off the kernels.
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Add Corn: Add the fresh corn kernels to the onion mixture and cook for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Simmer: Heat the stock to boiling and add it to the pan with the corn mixture. Bring it back to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the corn is tender.
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Season: Season the chowder with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add Prawns: Add the prawns to the chowder and heat through. If using raw prawns, cook until they turn pink and opaque.
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Final Touches: Adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, and lime juice as needed.
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Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors!
This fresh corn and prawn chowder is a delightful blend of sweet corn, succulent prawns, and aromatic spices, making it a perfect comforting dish for any occasion. Whether you’re craving a cozy weeknight dinner or hosting a casual gathering, this easy-to-make recipe will surely impress your taste buds!
