Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 1/2 cup celery
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups shrimp stock
  • 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn
  • 1 large potato, diced and cooked
  • 1 lb crawfish tail, cooked and peeled
  • 1/2 - 1 lb shrimp, cooked and shelled (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • fresh parsley

Method

  • Cook the bacon in a frying pan; drain on paper towels and crumble when cooled slightly.
  • Put the bacon grease in a dutch oven.
  • Add in the butter, onions, celery and green onion; saute until soft.
  • Add the shrimp stock, corn and potatoes.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add in the crawfish (and shrimp is using).
  • Simmer until heated through.
  • Add in the whipping cream and seasonings.
  • Simmer about 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  • Just before you get ready to serve, add in the butter, cayenne and parsley.
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle each serving with the crumbled bacon.