Description
A cozy, creamy seafood chowder loaded with tender chunks of fish, sweet shrimp, and hearty potatoes simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. This comforting classic is perfect for weeknight dinners or chilly weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 pound cod or white fish, cut into chunks
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and celery, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir to form a roux. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in seafood stock until smooth.
- Add potatoes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, fish, and shrimp. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with bread or crackers.
Notes
- Use warm cream to prevent curdling.
- Do not boil after adding cream and seafood.
- Let chowder rest 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Add a splash of lemon juice before serving to brighten flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 140mg