Ingredients

  • 1 (6 or 8 oz.) pkg. frozen Alaska King crab
  • 4 strips bacon, diced
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 c. diced potatoes
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • chopped parsley
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1 (15 oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. soft butter

Method

  • Defrost, drain and slice frozen crab.
  • Partially fry bacon. Add onion, green pepper and garlic and saute lightly.
  • Add potatoes, water and seasonings.
  • Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add crab, corn, milk and evaporated milk.
  • Heat slowly to simmer.
  • Combine flour and soft butter. Stir into chowder and heat gently to thicken.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley.