Description
This Rich Seafood Chowder is a creamy, comforting bowl of coastal goodness featuring shrimp, white fish, and crab simmered with vegetables in a velvety broth. It’s an easy one-pot recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ pound white fish fillets, cut into chunks
- ½ cup crab meat
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- ½ cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 cups fish stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in potatoes and fish stock. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- Reduce heat, stir in cream, and gently add shrimp, white fish, and crab.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes more until seafood is opaque and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with fresh parsley or thyme.
- Serve hot with bread or crackers.
Notes
- Use fish stock for deeper flavor, or substitute with chicken broth if needed.
- Add seafood at the end to prevent overcooking.
- Let sit for a few minutes after cooking to thicken naturally.
- Top with fresh herbs or a swirl of cream for presentation.