Creamy Shrimp And Corn Stew In Shells Food

CREAMY SHRIMP & CORN STEW IN SHELLS

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the broth. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
• Stir the shrimp and corn in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce and cook until the shrimp are cooked through. Spoon the shrimp mixture into the pastry shells. Sprinkle with the cilantro.
• Flavor Variation: For Creamy Shrimp, Lobster & Corn Stew in Shells, reduce the amount of shrimp to 1/2 pound and add 1/4 pound diced, cooked lobster meat with the corn.

CREAMY SHRIMP & CORN STEW IN SHELLS

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the broth. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.Stir the shrimp and corn in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce and cook until the shrimp are cooked through. Spoon the shrimp mixture into the pastry shells. Sprinkle with the cilantro. Tips Flavor Variation: For Creamy Shrimp, Lobster & Corn Stew in Shells, reduce the amount of shrimp to 1/2 pound and add 1/4 pound diced, cooked lobster meat with the corn.

SHRIMP AND CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the celery, scallions, potatoes and corn. Add the thyme, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in the flour until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the milk, then cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce the heat to medium low and gently simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat. Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
• Transfer one-third of the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, then return to the pot. Return to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 4 minutes. Season with salt. If the soup is too thick, stir in up to 1 cup water. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with paprika.