Shrimp Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 6 Bacon Strips
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 Medium Onion
• 1 tablespoon minced Garlic
• 3 tablespoon Flour
• 1 pound Shrimps (Cleaned and deveined)
• 3 Ears fresh sweet corn
• 2-3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2.5-3 cups Chicken Stock
• 1/2 Cup Cream
• Salt (as per taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon until crispy. Take out the bacon, keep it aside. Retain about 1 tablespoon of bacon dripping in the pan and discard the rest.

2. 2

   To the bacon fat, add shrimp and saute over high heat for about 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   To the same pan add butter, followed by chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook till the raw smell is gone and the onion has softened.

4. 4

   Stir in the flour. Saute for a couple of minutes.

5. 5

   Slowly add half of the stock and continue stirring with a spatula with the other hand to avoid any lumps.

6. 6

   The mixture will start to thicken fast, pour in the rest of the stock, and keep stirring until there are no lumps. let it come to a slight boil.

7. 7

   Stir in corn kernels, Shrimp, herbs, and seasoning. Cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in cream and crispy bacon. And switch off the flame.

9. 9

   Serve with crusty bread.