Description
Indulge in the comfort of The Best Creamy Seafood Chowder, a rich and flavorful dish that combines the freshest seafood with a velvety cream base. This chowder is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, featuring tender shrimp, salmon, and white fish, all enhanced by smoky bacon. In just 50 minutes, you can create a hearty meal that’s sure to impress your guests and warm you from the inside out. Whether served with crusty bread or garnished with fresh herbs, this chowder promises to be a crowd-pleaser on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g diced bacon or pancetta
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 kg mixed seafood (shrimp, salmon, white fish)
- 2 large potatoes, diced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1.5 liters seafood or chicken broth
- 200 ml white wine (optional)
- 500 ml double cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in mixed seafood and diced potatoes; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well. Gradually add broth while stirring continuously.
- Bring to a gentle simmer; if using wine, add it now. Pour in double cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Let it simmer for about 15 minutes until slightly thickened. Serve hot with fresh parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg