Lobster, Shrimp & Corn Chowder

 

 

Good Afternoon,

 

It is that time of year, when the aromas of a delectable chowder, chockful of gorgeous shellfish, thick luscious sweet corn on the cob, leek, bacon or pancetta and cream fraîche fill one´s tummy with all that warmth and wonderment of the surf and turf.

 

 

 

 Photo Courtesy: www.lobsteranywhere.com  

 

  

 

Here is our family recipe:

 

 

1 Pound Large Shrimp  

1 Pound Corn Kernels from the Cobs

8 Slices Pancetta

2 Cups Sliced Leek

1/4 cup diced carrot

1/ 8 cup minced onion

shellfish or fish stock

1 cup cream

1/4 stick butter

3 tblsps. chives snipped finely or chopped finely fresh parsley

4 tblsps. cremè fraîche Optional

 

1) in a stock pot, of salted boiling water, cook the lobster until cooked through 5 to 6 mins.

2) drain and cool.

3) Then, using kitchen shears, cut the lobster shell open and remove the meat and slice into small pieces and discard the shell

4) pureè corn kernels with 1 1/4 cups broth in food processor or with electric mixer until thick and coarsely smooth

5) sauté the pancetta or bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp 5 minutes. Transfer the Pancetta to paper towels and pour off and discard all but 3 tblsps of the drippings

6) add the leeks and onions and sauté until light golden - 5 mins.

7) add the carrot and the cayenne - a pinch or and sauté until slightly tender

8) add shellfish broth, and add the 1 3/4 broth and simmer 10 mins.

9) now add the corn pureé of corn and cream and simmer 5 to 6 mins.

10) season with salt and black pepper

11) remove soup from heat and stir in the cremè fraîche if you wish

12) melt the butter in a sauté pan, and add the lobster and shrimp; sauté until just heated through - 2 minutes

13) ladle the chowder into bowls and garnishh with lobster and shrimp , pancetta and sprinkle parsley.

 

SERVE WITH CRUSTY BREAD, WHITE WINE, AND EXTRA PANCETTA OR BACON CRISP ON SIDE.

 

Enjoy,

Margi.

 

 

1stly, this is one of our favorite chowders, and can also work with fresh Crab Meat too or just Shrimp.

 

Thanks so much for your input.

 

Kindest regards and have a lovely wkend.

Margi.