Jackie Apgars Shrimp And Rice Chowder Recipes

LOW COUNTRY SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites, celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add the flour and Old Bay Seasoning and cook, stirring, until the flour is lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the milk, 6 cups water and the rice. Bring to a rapid simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Add the corn to the pot and cook 3 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until they curl and turn opaque, about 3 more minutes. Season the chowder with salt and pepper and stir in the sherry. Ladle into bowls and top with the scallion greens.

SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the oil and onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir until it loses its vibrant red color, about 30 seconds. Scatter the flour over the onions and cook, stirring to make a paste, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the broth and half-and-half until well combined with no lumps of flour. Add the potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer covered until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook until just opaque, about 4 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper and the consistency of the soup with additional water if too thick. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with oil and top with the basil and more pepper.

SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the onion, milk, soups, corn, Creole seasoning and garlic powder. , Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Stir in shrimp and cream cheese. Cook 30 minutes longer or until shrimp are heated through and cheese is melted. Stir to blend.

SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large stock pot saute celery and onions in margarine.
• Add cream cheese and milk; and stir over low heat until cream cheese is completely melted.
• Add potatoes, shrimp, dry white wine and salt. Heat thorough, stirring occasionally and then serve.

JAMAICAN SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• In your stock pot, melt butter and sauté the vegetables for about 3-5 minutes or until softened.
• Add shrimp and sauté for a minute or two more. Add coconut milk, broth, thyme and pepper. Cook for about 1/2 hour (do not boil), then add scallions, lime juice and basil. Serve immediately.

SIMPLE SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, carrot and red pepper in butter for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the shrimp, potatoes, broth, corn, seafood seasoning and thyme. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with additional minced fresh thyme.

JACKIE APGAR'S SHRIMP AND RICE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cut one chile in half lengthwise (carefully remove the seeds for less heat).
• Thinly slice the remaining chile and set it aside.
• In a 6-quart pan, combint the oil, onion, garlic, cumin seed, and 1 or two chile halves (to taste).
• Stir over medium-high heat, then cover for about 5 minutes (until the onion is limp).
• Add the broth and the rice.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, and simmer on low for about 25 to 30 minutes (until the rice is tender).
• Add the tomatoes, peas, and 3/4 of the shrimp.
• Simmer uncovered until hot.
• Fish out and discard the chile halves.
• Ladle the chowder into wide soup bowls.
• Mound remaining shrimp equally in each bowl.
• Garnish with lime and sliced chiles.