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This slow cooker corn and shrimp chowder is a winner in my book.
I adapted the recipe slightly from one in Fix-It and Forget-It New Cookbook: 250 New Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes (affiliate link) by Phyllis Good.
The recipe called for 12 ounces of cooked shrimp. I had only about 8 ounces of cooked shrimp in the freezer. So, I supplemented with about 4 ounces of smoked salmon that was sitting in the fridge needing to be used.
The smoky fish complemented the corn and shrimp nicely in this chowder.
Slow Cooker Corn and Shrimp Chowder
Recipe Notes
I remember reading somewhere (don't ask where) that pureeing some of the corn made corn chowder more "corny" tasting.
So I combined about ½ the corn and 1 cup of water in my Vitamix blender (affiliate link) until it was liquified.
This step is totally optional. So, skip it if it seems like too much work.
And I used 2% evaporated milk instead of regular to save a few calories.
The recipe didn't say when to add the diced cooked bacon, so I added it at the end along with the chives.
I contacted the book's authors about the oversight and they said they will be sure to fix it before the book goes back to print again.
How's that for service?
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Chowder?
According to my calculations each serving has 279 calories and:
8 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!
Served with warm crusty bread, this slow cooker corn and shrimp chowder made a satisfying supper that both Rod and I enjoyed.
I will share some of the leftovers with Mom and get her opinion too. Enjoy!
Are You Ready To Slow Cook Yourself Slim?
If you like this slow cooked corn chowder with shrimp, be sure to check out my other WW Friendly chowder recipes, including Mom's Maine Corn Chowder, Easy Crock Pot Corn Chowder, Slow Cooker Spicy Seafood Chowder and Slow Cooker Manhattan Clam Chowder
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Slow Cooker Corn & Shrimp Chowder Recipe
This easy, healthy and delicious slow cooker corn and shrimp chowder was a big hit when I made it recently.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Servings (adjustable): 6
Calories: 279
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
- 4 slices center cut bacon, diced
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cups diced red potatoes or frozen hash browns (I used Yukon golds)
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups water
- 12 ounces cooked and peeled small shrimp
- 12 ounces 2% evaporated milk
- Chopped chives
Instructions
Ideal slow cooker size: 3-½- to 4-Quart.
In a small skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove and drain the bacon and set it aside.
Add the chopped onions to the bacon drippings in the skillet and cook, stirring often, just until they soften.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the onions to the slow cooker. (I used my 4-Quart but a 3-½ Quart would be ideal.)
Add the potatoes, corn, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, pepper and water to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 2-½ to 3-½ hours, until the potatoes are soft.
Stir in the shrimp and evaporated milk. Cover and cook on LOW for 30 minutes more.
Just before serving stir in chives and reserved cooked bacon.
Recipe Notes
I used a combination of smoked salmon (4 ounces) and cooked shrimp (8 ounces) instead of all shrimp. It was very good.
I also pureed ½ the corn with 1 cup of the water called for before adding it to the pot. I read somewhere that this will make your corn chowders more corny tasting.
Serving size: 1-⅓ cups
Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.
8 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Corn & Shrimp Chowder Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 -⅓ cups)
Calories 279Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 4g16%
Protein 22g44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn chowder with seafood, crock pot corn chowder
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Source: Slightly adapted from Fix-It and Forget-It New Cookbook: 250 New Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes (affiliate link) by Phyllis Good.
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
If you like this slow cooked corn and shrimp chowder, you might also like:
- Slow Cooker Turkey Green Chili Chowder
- New England Fish Chowder
- Tuna Cheddar Chowder
- Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup
I used the 4-Quart Insert with my Crock-Pot 3-in-1 Slow Cooker (affiliate link) to make this slow cooker corn and shrimp chowder. You can check it out on Amazon:
Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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