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Easy Shrimp and Chorizo Chowder

A creamy, smoky chowder made with tender shrimp, chorizo, potatoes, and corn—perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chowder Base
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 oz smoked chorizo sliced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 3 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown chorizo in a large pot until oils release; remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion in the same pot until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Add potatoes, corn, paprika, and stock. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in cream and return chorizo to the pot.
  5. Add shrimp and cook until just pink. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture. Avoid overcooking shrimp.