Crock Pot Shrimp Chowder
Dive into a bowl of creamy comfort with this Crock Pot Shrimp Chowder—a rich, hearty meal that's perfect for cozy evenings. Packed with tender shrimp, velvety potatoes, sweet corn, and vibrant vegetables, this slow-cooked chowder is infused with the depth of garlic, paprika, and thyme. The silky broth, thickened with a buttery roux and finished with a touch of heavy cream, creates a luxurious texture that will keep you coming back for seconds. With minimal prep and the ease of a slow cooker, this recipe lets you enjoy a gourmet experience with less effort. Garnished with fresh parsley, this shrimp chowder is a must-try for seafood lovers and chowder enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups Potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 cups Corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Celery (chopped)
- 1 cup Carrots (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the crock pot, add the diced potatoes, corn, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic.
Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, then stir in the paprika, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf.
Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
After 4 hours, remove the bay leaf. Stir in the flour-butter mixture to thicken the chowder base.
Add the shrimp to the crock pot, then stir in the heavy cream. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low, or until the shrimp are fully cooked and pink.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.5 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.1 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1308 mg | 436% | |
| Sodium | 6827 mg | 297% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.0 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.0 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.6 g | ||
| Protein | 156.4 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 6751 mg | 144% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
