Cozy Blackened Shrimp & Sweet Potato Chowder

with corn

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat

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A note about serious food allergies
  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Fiber-Rich
  • Pescatarian

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Shrimp
  • 1 Sweet Potato
  • 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • 5 oz. Frozen Corn
  • 2 oz. Chimichurri
  • 1 Shallot
  • ½ oz. AP Flour
  • 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    540
  • Carbohydrates
    58g
  • Net Carbs
    47g
  • Fat
    26g
  • Protein
    23g
  • Sodium
    2060mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Peel sweet potato, if desired. Cut into 1/2" dice.

    Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice.

    Halve and peel shallot. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.

    Mince garlic.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Pat shrimp dry and season all over with blackening seasoning.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add shrimp to hot pan. Cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner.

    While shrimp cook, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Cook the Vegetables

    Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

    Add shallots and bell peppers to hot pot. Stir occasionally until vegetables are slightly browned, 3-4 minutes.

    Add sweet potatoes, garlic, and garlic salt. Stir often until garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the Broth

    Add flour to hot pot and stir until no dry flour remains.

    Add 2 cups water, mirepoix base, cream base, and corn. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until broth is slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes.

    If too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

  5. 5

    Add Shrimp and Finish Dish

    Add shrimp to hot pot. Stir often until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chowder with chimichurri (to taste). Bon appétit!

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