It’s time for Karen’s Killer Fixin’s!
Over the years, I’ve filled two 4-inch, 3-ring binders with my own creations as well as recipes my family and friends were willing to share with me. I simply love to cook and want to share that love with my readers. Every Friday, I share a recipe that I think you and your family might enjoy. It might be a main course recipe from my own kitchen or a guest author’s favorite. It could be a cookie or a baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes the eye and fancy…which today is SEAFOOD CHOWDER from Karen’s Kitchen!!
I don’t often think of making soup in the hot summer months. Most of my soups are hearty comfort food. Who wants to eat “heavy” when you’re hot and sweaty? Not me. However, I can eat a good seafood chowder year-round. It can be just as thick as my other soups. Maybe it’s just a mental thing. I’ll eat seafood seven days a week, given the chance. This recipe is quick and easy to make.
I hope you enjoy today’s Killer Fixin’s. Happy eating!
Karen
P.S. We’re at 795 recipes and counting with this posting. I hope you find some recipes you like. If this is your first visit, please check out past blogs for more Killer Fixin’s. You can even look up past recipes by type in the right-hand column menu. i.e. Desserts, Breads, Beef, Chicken, Soups, Author Specials, etc.
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SEAFOOD CHOWDER
(Recipe From Karen’s Kitchen)
[Makes 6 1-Cup Servings]
3 T. butter
2 T. flour
4 oz. sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cup low-fat milk
8 oz. shrimp, shelled & deveined (3/4 cup)
12 oz. (1-1/2 cup) crab meat
1 cup Half-n-Half
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 cup parsley
3 T. dry sherry
In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over moderate heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Add mushrooms and onions, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add milk and lower the heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in crab, shrimp, and Half-n-Half. Simmer 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley and the sherry.
Note: This basic chowder is very good. If you’re a garlic lover, like me, you can add up to a tablespoon of minced garlic for variety. Another variation is to add 1-2 tsp. of Old Bay seasoning to taste.
Happy Eating!