East Coast Seafood Chowder Recipe

Name: East Coast Seafood Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 1 onion, chopped; 1 potato, grated; 1 bay leaf; 2 -3 stalks celery & tops, included; 1 (370 ml) can evaporated milk; 1 (370 ml) can milk (I use 1%); 1 white fish fillet (tilapia, cod, haddock); 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, lobster, crab or imitation flakes); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Chop bacon, fry until brown. Drain most of the fat off.
2
In the same pan, saute the onion and celery until tender.
3
Add bacon back to the pan.
4
Add condensed milk and regular milk.
5
Add potato and bay leaf.
6
Cube fish and add to the pot.
7
Add shrimp, scallops and whatever other seafood you are using.
8
Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until potato is tender and seafood is cooked.
9
If there are leftovers, they are best eaten within 2 days.
10
Serve with warm buns or biscuits.
11
Makes 4 main servings, or 8 appetizer servings.

230

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, 1 onion, chopped, 1 potato, grated, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, East Coast Seafood Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

East Coast Seafood Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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