R.O.D.---Fresch Corn/Seafood Chowder

I made this last night.  The original recipe did not call for the half and half or the srimp but I added them.  YOu caould use all types of seafood....whatever you like!

Corn/Seafood Chowder

 

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil (I used both, half or each)

1 red onion, minced fine

1 stalk celery & leaves, minced fine

1 large garlic clove, pressed

2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed

4 medium red potatoes, cooked and chopped

2 tablespoons cornmeal

2 tablespoons whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups fish stock

2 cups water

2 (6 ounce) cans lump crabmeat

6 ounces fresh shrimp, cut into bite size pieces

½ Cup half and half

In a 1 qt saucepan, sauté onion and celery in butter until translucent. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT crabmeat and cilantro. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

 

Add shrimp and cook approximately 2-3 minutes.

 

Add the crab meat, heat through.