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Hearty seafood chowder recipe with a creamy, flavorful broth, loaded with shrimp, scallops, and bacon. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with crusty bread for the perfect comforting seafood dish.

Easy Hearty Seafood Chowder Recipe

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A rich and creamy Hearty Seafood Chowder Recipe loaded with shrimp, scallops, and tender white fish in a golden broth, garnished with crispy bacon and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 423
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

the Base
  • 4 slices bacon diced
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
the Seafood
  • 1 pound white fish cod or haddock, cubed
  • ½ pound large shrimp peeled
  • ½ pound bay scallops
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cook Bacon
  1. Dice and cook bacon until crispy
  2. Remove and set aside, leave fat in pot
Prepare Base
  1. Sauté onion, celery, carrots in bacon fat until soft
  2. Add butter and flour, cook 2-3 minutes
  3. Gradually add stock, stirring constantly
Build Chowder
  1. Add potatoes, bay leaves, thyme
  2. Simmer until potatoes are tender (15 min)
  3. Add milk and cream
Add Seafood
  1. Add fish, cook 3 minutes
  2. Add shrimp and scallops, cook 2-3 minutes
  3. Season with salt and pepper
Finish
  1. Remove bay leaves
  2. Garnish with bacon, parsley
  3. Serve hot with crusty bread

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2850IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

  • Use fresh seafood for best results
  • Don't overcook seafood
  • Serve immediately for best texture

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