Creamy Shrimp Chowder

Submitted by muddydog

"A lighter low carb version of the original!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup chopped cauliflower
• 3 sprays cooking spray
• 1⁄4 cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 ounce diced ham
• 8 ounces clam juice
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1⁄2 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and quartered
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Steam cauliflower, drain and puree.
2. In a med saucepan, use 3 sprays of a cooking spray to saute onions, garlic and ham until onions are soft, about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in clam juice and evaporated milk.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until almost boiling.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 10 min, should be slightly thickened.
6. Add cauliflower puree and simmer another 5 min.
7. Stir in shrimp pieces and cook another 30 sec - 1 min until all shrimp pieces are pink.
8. Salt & pepper to taste.