Easy Hearty Seafood Chowder Recipe
A rich and creamy Hearty Seafood Chowder Recipe loaded with shrimp, scallops, and tender white fish in a golden broth, garnished with crispy bacon and fresh herbs.
Print Pin Servings: 6
Calories: 423kcal
Cost: $45
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Whisk
Ingredients
the Base
- 4 slices bacon diced
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
the Seafood
- 1 pound white fish cod or haddock, cubed
- ½ pound large shrimp peeled
- ½ pound bay scallops
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cook Bacon
- Dice and cook bacon until crispy
- Remove and set aside, leave fat in pot
Prepare Base
- Sauté onion, celery, carrots in bacon fat until soft
- Add butter and flour, cook 2-3 minutes
- Gradually add stock, stirring constantly
Build Chowder
- Add potatoes, bay leaves, thyme
- Simmer until potatoes are tender (15 min)
- Add milk and cream
Add Seafood
- Add fish, cook 3 minutes
- Add shrimp and scallops, cook 2-3 minutes
- Season with salt and pepper
Finish
- Remove bay leaves
- Garnish with bacon, parsley
- Serve hot with crusty bread
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for best results
- Don't overcook seafood
- Serve immediately for best texture
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2850IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 2.2mg