Creamy Shrimp and Sweet Corn Chowder
A comforting, high-protein chowder featuring tender shrimp, sweet corn, and hearty potatoes. Perfectly balanced to keep you satisfied and energized.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
Check how the whole meal lands
Food is one part of energy. Notice meal timing, sleep and symptoms together rather than assigning the result to one nutrient.
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Appetite changes
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One meal does not determine body weight. Look at fullness, energy and repeatable eating patterns over time instead.
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Fatigue
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Notice energy alongside sleep, meals and symptoms across several days. Ongoing fatigue deserves a clinical conversation.
Track: energy + previous night
Brain fog
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Sleep, stress, meals and symptoms overlap. Seeing them together is more useful than crediting one ingredient.
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Before you start
Your 35-minute game plan
Gather everything first, then tap ingredients and steps as you go.
Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat very gently over low heat on the stove to prevent the dairy from separating and the shrimp from turning rubbery.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or olive…
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or olive…
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Cut the potatoes into a 1/2 inch…
Cut the potatoes into a 1/2 inch dice and add them to the pot along with the corn kernels, a generous pinch of salt, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika from your pantry.
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Pour in 2 cups of vegetable or…
Pour in 2 cups of vegetable or seafood broth (or water) to cover the vegetables. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
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Cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes
Cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
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Roughly chop the raw shrimp into bite-sized…
Roughly chop the raw shrimp into bite-sized pieces. Reduce the heat to low, then stir the shrimp and the heavy cream into the simmering chowder.
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Cook for an additional 3 to 4…
Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes just until the shrimp turn opaque and pink. Do not overcook, or the shrimp will become tough. Taste the broth, adjust the salt and pepper to your preference, and serve hot.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
To thicken the chowder without using…
To thicken the chowder without using flour, use a slotted spoon to scoop out a half cup of the cooked potatoes and corn, mash them well with a fork, and stir them back into the pot before adding the shrimp.
Keep the skin on your Yukon…
Keep the skin on your Yukon gold potatoes. The skin is thin, breaks down beautifully, and holds extra fiber and potassium to support energy balance.
Store leftovers in an airtight container…
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat very gently over low heat on the stove to prevent the dairy from separating and the shrimp from turning rubbery.
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