Jamaican Me Crazy Crab Chowder
Source of Recipe
Phillips Seafood
List of Ingredients
1 lb. Phillips Crab Meat, claw recommended
2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
7 cups chicken broth
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 tsp. coriander
1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. (each) salt and pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup milk
15.5 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/4 cup dark rum
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
9 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chunked
2 medium bell peppers, seeded and chopped
Recipe
1. In a large stock pot, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon onto paper towels and reserve.
2. Cook onion and garlic in remaining bacon fat for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add sweet potato chunks, jalapeno pieces, and bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in chicken broth and cilantro. Bring to a boil, then quickly reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in corn, zucchini, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, chile powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 additional minutes.
6. Stir in milk, cayenne, and black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in crab meat and rum. Cook for 2 final minutes.
8. Top with reserved chopped bacon when serving.
Serves 6.
Be careful not to overcook the vegetables-- they should remain crisp and sweet.
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