Creamy Seafood Chowder with Fresh Vegetables: A Heartwarming Recipe for Every Occasion
Enjoy a comforting bowl of creamy seafood chowder with fresh vegetables, perfect for any cold day or gathering
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 1 cuponion, diced
- 1 cupcarrots, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cupcelery, diced
- 2 cupsrusset potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoonsdried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoonred pepper flakes (adjust for more heat, if desired)
- 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
- 3 cupsseafood stock
- 2 cupshalf and half
- 1/2pound salmon, cut into chunks
- 1/2pound white fish (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia), cut into chunks
- 1/2pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- Chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Peel the russet potatoes and carrots. Dice the onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes into small pieces. Peel and mince the garlic.
- Prep the seafood: If the fish has skin, carefully remove it with a sharp knife and cut the fish into cubes. Peel and devein the shrimp, removing the tails, then chop the shrimp into smaller pieces.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Once melted, add the diced vegetables and cook for 5-6 minutes until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add flour and seasonings: Stir in the flour, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Continue to stir for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flour to absorb and combine with the vegetables.
- Add the liquids: Pour in the seafood stock and half and half, stirring to combine. Raise the heat to medium-high until the mixture starts to boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for about 6-7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Ensure the vegetables, particularly the potatoes, are fork-tender before moving on to the next step.
- Add the seafood: Add the chopped seafood to the pot and stir gently. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the seafood is cooked through. The fish should flake easily with a fork, and the shrimp should turn pink. Be careful not to overcook the seafood.
- Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with freshly ground black pepper, cilantro, or green onions. Serve with sliced bread or your preferred side dishes.
- Details: This creamy seafood chowder is a comforting dish filled with tender vegetables and fresh seafood, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.