Description
Bobby Flay’s Crab & Corn Chowder is a luxurious and comforting dish that combines sweet lump crab meat with vibrant corn in a creamy broth. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this chowder delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Each spoonful is a delightful blend of textures and tastes, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in sweet corn and chicken broth; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold in crab meat and thyme; heat through without stirring too much.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice just before serving and stir gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: For variety, substitute crab with shrimp or scallops. Add fresh herbs like dill for an aromatic twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat slowly on the stovetop.
