CREAMY SEAFOOD A LA KING

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My recipe for seafood a la King can be served as a chowder, over basmati rice, in puff pastries, or simply over toasted English muffins. Any way you serve it, it is delicious.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 medium bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, in juice
1 (15 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
1 (15 -16 ounce) jar traditional alfredo sauce
3 tablespoons snipped green onions
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup minced red pepper
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
8 ounces cooked shelled deli shrimp
8 ounces cooked chunked imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • INTO a 4-quart pot, add 2 medium bay leaves, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice, the strained juice from 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams in juice (reserve clams and set aside), and 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth.
  • ADD 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion (and if desired, a few pre-cooked bacon crumbles); BRING to a boil.
  • REDUCE heat to medium; COVER.
  • COOK for 7 minutes, or until potatoes are firm-tender.
  • UNCOVER; ADD 1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes and 1 (15-16 ounce) jar traditional Alfredo sauce; MIX well.
  • REDUCE heat to medium-low; STIR in reserved clams, 3 tablespoons snipped green onions, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and 1/2 cup canned coconut milk.
  • POUR 2 cups whole milk into a medium bowl; WHISK 1/4 cup flour gradually into milk, blending well; STIR slurry into pot slowly, while stirring rigorously.
  • ADD 1/4 cup frozen peas, 1/4 cup minced red peppers, 2 tablespoons minced cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; SIMMER uncovered, stirring as needed, up to 30 minutes, or to desired consistency.
  • STIR in 8 ounces pre-cooked deli shrimp; FOLD in 8 ounces cooked chunked imitation crabmeat carefully without breaking up meat; HEAT then carefully fold again; REMOVE bay leaves.
  • SERVE warm as a chowder, in pre-baked puff pastry shells, over steamed basmati rice, or over toasted English muffins; GARNISH with fresh cilantro or fresh dill sprigs and/or dill weed; ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.6, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 1038.4, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 21.2, Protein 20.8

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