Shrimp & Clam Chowder

15 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans canned clams (in juice do not drain)
  • 15 medium shrimp (tails off, uncooked)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes (cut into bite size squares)
  • 2 cups chopped mixed mushrooms (bella preferably)
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1 pint half-and-half
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup flour (**update, mix in a little at at time, you may need to use less)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley (fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked preferably)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Boil potatoes in separate pot about 10 minutes, drain, and set aside.
  2. 2
    In a large pot melt butter on medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add onion and garlic, do not brown and cook until onion is iridescent.
  4. 4
    Slowly stir in flour & half and half.
  5. 5
    Add mushrooms, potatoes, white wine, and milk or water.
  6. 6
    Drain the clam juice into the pot and set clams to the side.
  7. 7
    Add paprika, bay leaf, salt & pepper.
  8. 8
    Simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add clams & shrimp and continue to simmer for another 8 - 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Add parsley right before serving.
  11. 11
    and -- your done!

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