Seafood Chowder

Experience the heartiness of New England with this delightful seafood chowder, featuring the finest selection of seafood, rustic vegetables, and a luscious, creamy broth. Perfect for those cozy evenings, this dish is a tribute to classic American comfort food with a maritime twist.

Ingredients

🧈 20g Butter
🍃 4 sticks Celery, diced
🧅 2 small Brown Onions, diced
🥔 3 Red Potatoes, diced with skin on
🌽 2 Corn Cobs, corn removed
🧂 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning Old Bay
🌿 2 Bay Leaves
🐟 500ml Fish Stock
🥛 750ml Milk
🍞 80g Bread Flour
🐠 600g Assorted Seafood (prawns, scallops, and white fish fillets such as snapper or cod)
🍃 Fresh Parsley or Dill, for garnish
🧂 A pinch of Salt
🌶 A grind of Pepper
🍞 Toasted Brioche, to serve
🫒 A drizzle of Olive Oil

Instructions

1- Melt the Butter:

In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the butter and let it melt.

2- Sauté Veggies:

Add diced celery and onions to the pot.
Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.

3- Season:

Add a pinch of salt, a grind of pepper, and 1 tbsp of Old Bay seasoning.
Mix well.

4- Add Potatoes and Stock:

Introduce the diced potatoes and pour in the fish stock.
Stir to combine.

5- Prepare the Roux:

In a separate measuring jug, whisk together the bread flour and milk until smooth, eliminating lumps.

6- Combine Ingredients:

Add the corn to the pot, followed by the milk and flour mixture.
Stir to ensure even distribution.

7- Simmer:

Bring the chowder to a simmer over medium-low heat.
Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and allow thickening.

8- Add Seafood:

Gently add the seafood to the chowder and continue simmering for another 10 minutes or until the seafood is thoroughly cooked.

9- Finish & Garnish:

Stir in chiffonaded parsley or place fresh dill on top.
Serve hot with toasted brioche on the side for dipping, and drizzle olive oil over the dish as desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Calories: 520
Protein: 34g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 5g

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