Shrimp Del Sol Recipes

POBLANO SHRIMP CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Puree onion and celery in food processor and drain liquid.
• In large soup pot, melt 2 T. margarine and once hot, add onion/celery puree and poblano pepper.
• When vegetables are softened but not browned, add shrimp, cream, half and half, pepper, chili de arbol, sugar and lobster base.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer slowly.
• For Roux: In small saucepan, melt 1 stick of butter then add 1/2 cup flour in 2 tablespoon increments stirring well after each spoonful until roux is creamy, amber in color and falls lazily from the spoon. Add this in 1/4 cup increments to the soup stirring well. Simmer 3-4 minutes.
• Add corn, stir well.
• Adjust taste with salt, sugar, and chili de arbol as desired.
• May serve immediately or simmer slowly until ready to serve.

POBLANO CORN CHOWDER WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Chop onion, celery and poblano pepper.
• Melt butter (or heat oil) in stock pot or Dutch oven.
• Add onion, celery and poblano chilies and saute until soft, about 6 minutes.
• Add creamed corn, frozen corn, chicken broth (except reserved 1/4 cup), cream (or evaporated milk), sugar, red pepper, salt and pepper.
• Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
• Mix 2 tbsp flour in reserved 1/4 cup chicken broth.
• Add to soup mixture, and stir.
• Add shrimp and cilantro.
• Simmer about 5 minutes longer, until shrimp are cooked, and serve.
• Pass the hot sauce.