Seafood Chowder Recipe

Name: Seafood Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 slices bacon, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 leek, finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped (optional); 2 celery ribs, scraped and finely chopped; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/3 cup plain flour; 3 cups fish stock, heated; 1 cup white wine; 1 lb firm white fish fillet, boned and cut into 3/4 inch cubes; 8 ounces scallops, cleaned and halved; 8 ounces fresh small shrimp, peeled and de-veined; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; fresh dill, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 leek, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped (optional)
2 celery ribs, scraped and finely chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup plain flour
3 cups fish stock, heated
1 cup white wine
1 lb firm white fish fillet, boned and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
8 ounces scallops, cleaned and halved
8 ounces fresh small shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh dill, to garnish

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil, then add the bacon and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
2
Next add the onion, garlic, leek, carrot, celery and potato, and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
3
Add the butter to the pan, and when melted, toss in the flour and cook for a minute, being careful it does not burn on the bottom of the pan.
4
Add the wine and fish stock and, whilst continually stirring, bring it to the boil, then decrease the heat and simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until carrots and potato are just tender.
5
Add the fish pieces and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Lastly, add the scallops, shrimps, cream, parsley.
7
Mix well, and heat for 5 minutes without boiling, or until scallops and shrimps are cooked and tender.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with dill.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 slices bacon, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Seafood Chowder

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