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Creamy Seafood Chowder


  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Get ready to fall in love with this Creamy Seafood Chowder — the ultimate comfort dish that feels like a seaside escape in a bowl! Loaded with tender shrimp, flaky white fish, hearty potatoes, and a rich, velvety broth, this easy recipe is perfect for quick dinners, cozy weekend meals, or when you need delicious new dinner ideas. It’s a warm, satisfying easy recipe that balances creamy richness with the fresh flavors of the ocean. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, a quick breakfast twist with seafood, or hearty food ideas for your family, this chowder delivers big flavor with simple ingredients. You’ll love how effortlessly it comes together, filling your home with an irresistible aroma that brings everyone to the table.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb white fish (cod or haddock), cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups seafood stock (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the seafood and vegetables: Peel and devein shrimp, cut fish into chunks, dice onion, celery, and potatoes.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery, cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Create the base: Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in seafood stock.
  4. Add potatoes: Stir in potatoes and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 10–12 minutes.
  5. Add seafood: Gently stir in shrimp and fish. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until seafood is just cooked through.
  6. Stir in cream: Lower heat and add heavy cream. Warm gently without boiling. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Garnish and serve: Ladle chowder into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and enjoy hot with crusty bread.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes