Description
This creamy seafood chowder combines tender shrimp, cod, and optional scallops with hearty vegetables in a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for a comforting meal at home, it’s simple to prepare and brimming with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb cod or other white fish, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 lb scallops (optional)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, garlic, celery, and carrots for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add broth and diced potato. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until the potato is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and milk. Gently simmer, avoiding a boil.
- Add shrimp, cod, scallops (optional), corn, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until seafood is cooked.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers.
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor, but frozen works in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g