Smoked Stone Crab & Sweet Corn Chowder

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A creamy, locally inspired chowder featuring fresh stone crab claws and sweet corn, finished with a whisper of smoked sea salt for depth. This soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs stone crab claws, sweet corn kernels, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter until shimmering. Add diced onion and celery, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
  2. Step 2: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then whisk in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour to form a roux, cooking for 2 minutes until golden.
  3. Step 3: Gradually pour in 4 cups chicken stock while whisking constantly to avoid lumps, then add 2 cups sweet corn kernels. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes until corn is tender.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold in 12 oz stone crab claws and 1 cup heavy cream, stirring until heated through (about 3 minutes). Season with 1/4 tsp smoked sea salt and simmer for 2 more minutes until the chowder is heated through and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, and serve immediately in warmed bowls.

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