4.45 from 247 votes

Shrimp Chowder

If you like Clam Chowder, you are going to LOVE this easy Shrimp Chowder recipe. It’s even better! Creamy and packed full of shrimp, potatoes, spices and cheese.

Shrimp Chowder - If you like Clam Chowder, you are going to LOVE this easy Shrimp Chowder recipe. It's even better! Creamy and packed full of shrimp, potatoes, spices and cheese.


Shrimp Chowder

I adore Clam Chowder (New England Clam Chowder, especially), but I have to say that I think this Shrimp Chowder beats it. It is off the charts delicious!

Even as the picky kid that I was, I still loved anything with shrimp. I remember an exercise in my grade 5 class where we had to write a short descriptive essay on our favorite food. I choose shrimp. It just tastes good in anything in it’s in. Except maybe cheesecake.

Shrimp Chowder - If you like Clam Chowder, you are going to LOVE this easy Shrimp Chowder recipe. It's even better! Creamy and packed full of shrimp, potatoes, spices and cheese.

I served Matty, my fiancé, a piping hot bowl of Shrimp Chowder and waited for his reaction. He told me that it was “amazing” and “delicious”. He agreed that it tastes even better than Clam Chowder – a recipe he enjoys as well.

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    His parents stopped in and I sent them home with a small container of Shrimp Chowder to try. I like to get lots of opinions on the recipes I make for the blog. Matty’s dad is the seafood lover so he ate it and also loved it. In fact, out of the three recipes I gave him to try, the Shrimp Chowder was his favorite. I knew I had a winner on my hands.

    Shrimp Chowder - If you like Clam Chowder, you are going to LOVE this easy Shrimp Chowder recipe. It's even better! Creamy and packed full of shrimp, potatoes, spices and cheese.

    Shrimp Chowder Ingredients

    To make this scrumptious chowder recipe, you’ll need:

    • Onions
    • Butter
    • Boiling water
    • Potatoes
    • Celery
    • Cocktail shrimp (use the canned variety)
    • Milk
    • Swiss cheese
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Salt & pepper
    • Garlic powder
    • Celery salt
    • Parsley

    There is some overlap with Clam Chowder minus the cheese, parsley and spices. The cheese adds a nice, creamy thickness to it.

    Shrimp Chowder - If you like Clam Chowder, you are going to LOVE this easy Shrimp Chowder recipe. It's even better! Creamy and packed full of shrimp, potatoes, spices and cheese.

    How to Make Shrimp Chowder

    Start by adding butter to a large pot on medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the onions and cook until soft. Make sure to not cook them too long. You don’t want them to brown and caramelize.

    Add in the celery, potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, celery salt and boiling water. Cook for 15 minutes on medium heat or until the potatoes are softened. Check to see if you can pierce them easily with a fork.

    Reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the milk and shrimp. Heat for 5 to 7 minutes.

    Stir in the parsley, Swiss cheese and cheddar cheese. Serve hot.

    Shrimp Chowder - If you like Clam Chowder, you are going to LOVE this easy Shrimp Chowder recipe. It's even better! Creamy and packed full of shrimp, potatoes, spices and cheese.

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    Shrimp Chowder - If you like Clam Chowder, you are going to LOVE this easy Shrimp Chowder recipe. It's even better! Creamy and packed full of shrimp, potatoes, spices and cheese.

    What to Serve with Shrimp Chowder

    I enjoy making Shrimp Chowder for a hearty lunch.

    Some serving ideas include:

    How to Store Shrimp Chowder

    I don’t recommend freezing Shrimp Chowder because of the milk in it. Creamy soups don’t come out the same after they’ve been frozen and reheated.

    Store the Shrimp Chowder in the fridge in a covered container for up to three days. You can reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

    More Chowder Recipes to Try

    You’ll also like Buffalo Shrimp, Air Fryer Shrimp, Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Salad, Shrimp Creole and Curried Shrimp Rolls.

    Are you a fan of seafood chowder recipes?

    Shrimp Chowder - If you like Clam Chowder, you are going to LOVE this easy Shrimp Chowder recipe. It's even better! Creamy and packed full of shrimp, potatoes, spices and cheese.
    4.45 from 247 votes

    Shrimp Chowder

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 4
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    If you like Clam Chowder, you are going to LOVE this easy Shrimp Chowder recipe. It's even better! Creamy and packed full of shrimp, potatoes, spices and cheese.

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 yellow onion diced
    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 1 cup boiling water
    • 3 medium russet potatoes cut into cubes
    • ¼ cup celery chopped
    • 2 cans cocktail shrimp 106g cans, drained and rinsed
    • 2 ½ cup milk
    • ½ cup Swiss cheese shredded
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp celery salt
    • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped finely

    Instructions

    • Add butter to a large pot on medium heat. Once melted, add onions and cook until soft, but make sure to not brown them.
    • Add in celery, potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, celery salt and boiling water. Cook for about 15 minutes on medium heat or until potatoes are softened.
    • Reduce heat to medium low and add in milk and shrimp. Heat for about 5 to 7 minutes.
    • Stir in parsley, Swiss cheese and cheddar cheese. Serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1214mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Soups
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Shrimp Chowder

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    64 Comments

    1. Denise Shroba says:

      5 stars
      I made this for my husband and he loved it. I did also. It was soooo good. I plan on making this a lot in the future . The recipe was easy to follow and took hardly any time putting it together.

    2. 5 stars
      I used chicken broth instead of water. Tiny frozen cocktail shrimp. Added some frozen yellow corn … yum! My husband & Son added canned clams to their bowls . We live in Maine … next time we’re going to add lobster . Thank you for this delicious soup recipe ❤️

    3. 5 stars
      Absolutely delicious. Only change I made to your recipe was to use Roquefort cheese as I had some in the fridge. Will definitely make this again as both my husband and I loved it. We actually used the left over juice the next evening as a soup!

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