Description
This Seafood Chowder recipe is a perfect blend of fresh seafood, creamy broth, and hearty vegetables, making it a comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 stalk celery, sliced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup corn
- 5 cups seafood or chicken broth
- ½ cup white grape juice
- 8 ounces white fish (cod, salmon, tilapia, or haddock), chopped into pieces
- 8 ounces scallops
- 12 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 ½ ounces chopped clams, canned and drained
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Old Bay seasoning and thyme. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Add celery, carrot, potatoes, and corn. Pour in seafood or chicken broth and white grape juice, stirring well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Add white fish, scallops, shrimp, and clams. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until seafood is cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and let the chowder simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use seafood broth.
- You can substitute white grape juice with a mild apple juice or omit it entirely.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chowder
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Seafood Chowder, Creamy Chowder, Seafood Recipes, Comfort Food, Homemade Chowder