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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

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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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hearty Seafood Chowder Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 423kcal
Cost: $45

Equipment

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

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

Instructions

Cook Bacon

  • Dice and cook bacon until crispy
  • Remove and set aside, leave fat in pot

Prepare Base

  • Sauté onion, celery, carrots in bacon fat until soft
  • Add butter and flour, cook 2-3 minutes
  • Gradually add stock, stirring constantly

Build Chowder

  • Add potatoes, bay leaves, thyme
  • Simmer until potatoes are tender (15 min)
  • Add milk and cream

Add Seafood

  • Add fish, cook 3 minutes
  • Add shrimp and scallops, cook 2-3 minutes
  • Season with salt and pepper

Finish

  • Remove bay leaves
  • Garnish with bacon, parsley
  • Serve hot with crusty bread

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2850IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 2.2mg