Description
This incredible creamy seafood chowder is a rich and velvety dish perfect for cold evenings or special gatherings. It combines fresh seafood with a luscious base for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, and white fish)
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups clam juice or seafood stock
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving drippings.
- Sauté diced onions in bacon drippings until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add diced potatoes to the pot. Stir to coat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in clam juice or seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in corn and dried thyme.
- In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream with flour until smooth. Gradually add to the pot, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Gently fold in mixed seafood. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until seafood is opaque and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crisped bacon and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use the freshest seafood available for the best flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning throughout the cooking process.
- Consider adding a splash of white wine with the clam juice for extra depth.
- Homemade seafood stock can enhance the chowder’s flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute half and half for heavy cream.
- Variations include adding jalapeños for spice, pancetta for smokiness, or other vegetables like carrots and celery.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Note that cream-based dishes may change texture upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: N/A