Description
Ready for a cozy meal that hits every comfort note? Creamy Cajun Crab & Corn Chowder delivers rich, Southern-inspired flavor with a touch of heat. With sweet corn, tender crab, and a creamy broth packed with Cajun spices, it’s the perfect dish to warm up any night. Ideal for quick dinners, seafood lovers, or anyone craving a satisfying bowl of goodness. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, an indulgent seafood chowder, or a bold new recipe, this one’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional)
3 cups chicken or seafood broth
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups sweet corn kernels
1/2 pound lump crab meat
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Fresh chopped parsley or chives, for garnish
Dash of paprika, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook another minute.
2. Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. If using flour, sprinkle it in and stir for 1-2 minutes.
3. Gradually pour in broth while stirring. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, then add heavy cream. Simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
4. Add corn and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes. Fold in crab meat gently and simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add more spice or salt if needed.
6. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or chives and a dash of paprika.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh lump crab meat and fresh sweet corn when in season.
Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
If you prefer a thicker chowder, mash some of the corn or add a spoonful of cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup / Chowder
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg