Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Garlic Croutons
Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Garlic Croutons
Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Garlic Croutons
Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Garlic Croutons
Ingredients
- Twelve 1/2-inch-thick slices Italian or French bread
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1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, 1 halved and 1 minced
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1 teaspoon unsalted butter
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2 slices bacon, finely diced
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1 cup corn kernels
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2 large scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
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Scant 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups bottled clam juice (12 ounces)
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1 1/2 cups water
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 1/4 pounds shelled and deveined large shrimp, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon dry vermouth (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the broiler. Brush both sides of the bread with the olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Broil the bread slices about 10 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes, until golden on both sides. Rub the croutons with the halved garlic clove.
- Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the bacon and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic, corn, scallions and crushed red pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until the corn is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, until everything is coated. Add the clam juice, water and heavy cream and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and simmer until just pink and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the vermouth.
- Put the croutons in deep bowls, spoon the shrimp and corn chowder on top and serve.
Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Garlic Croutons
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