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Creamy Seafood Chowder Recipe

Creamy Seafood Chowder Recipe

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This creamy seafood chowder combines oceanic flavors with a rich, velvety texture created by natural thickening from potatoes and a smooth cream base. The key technique lies in timing the seafood additions to avoid overcooking and maintaining the right balance of sweetness from corn and aromatic base vegetables. It’s a hearty, comforting bowl perfect for chilly evenings.

  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

✓ 1 tablespoon olive oil
✓ 1 medium chopped onion
✓ 3 minced garlic cloves
✓ 1 medium diced potato
✓ 2 cups vegetable broth
✓ 1 cup heavy cream
✓ 1 pound seafood mix (shrimp, calamari, and fish fillets)
✓ 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
✓ salt and pepper to taste
✓ fresh parsley

Instructions

✓ Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat

✓ Add 1 medium chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves

✓ Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes

✓ Add 1 medium diced potato to the pot

✓ Cook for 2 minutes to soften slightly before adding 2 cups vegetable broth

✓ Once the broth is simmering and potatoes are soft, stir in 1 cup heavy cream

✓ Keep the heat on low once cream is added

✓ Simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend everything smoothly

✓ Add 1 pound seafood mix (shrimp, calamari, and fish fillets) to the pot

✓ Cook for 4-5 minutes only

✓ Stir in 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen) and season with salt and pepper to taste

✓ Cook for another 3 minutes

✓ Finish by stirring in fresh parsley for a pop of green color and brightness

✓ Serve immediately with crusty bread or oyster crackers for dipping

Notes

Use frozen corn if fresh isn’t available. It cooks just as well. If seafood is pre-cooked, reduce cooking time to 2 minutes. For richer flavor, add a splash of white wine when sautéing onions. Keep the chowder warm on low heat for up to 10 minutes before serving. Leftovers last 3 days in the fridge and reheat gently on the stovetop. This chowder tastes best the day it’s made but can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3 days. Too thin? Add more diced potato or simmer longer to reduce. Too thick? Stir in a splash of broth or water. Too bland? Taste and add more salt, or a pinch of paprika or Old Bay seasoning.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 350
  • Fat: 18
  • Carbohydrates: 24
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 22