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Alaskan Smoked Salmon Chowder Recipe

This Alaskan Smoked Salmon Chowder recipe is a family favorite – so good, it'll drive your family wild! My brother's recipe, featuring succulent smoked salmon and your choice of fresh seafood, creates a creamy, dreamy chowder that's out of this world delicious. Even my picky 14-year-old daughter devoured it! Get ready for a taste of Alaska in your kitchen.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 236.4 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 4.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Alaskan Smoked Salmon Chowder

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 4 cups fish broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked seafood (e.g., shrimp, cod, or crab)
  • fresh dill, for garnish

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How to Make Alaskan Smoked Salmon Chowder

  1. Saute 1 medium onion, 2 stalks celery, 1 green bell pepper, and 2 cloves garlic (minced) in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Add 4 cups of fish broth, 1 cup shredded carrots, 2 medium potatoes (diced), and 1 cup cream-style corn.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15-20 minutes).
  4. Stir in 8 ounces smoked salmon (flaked), and 1 cup of your favorite seafood (cooked shrimp, cod, or crab are great choices).
  5. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh dill and serve hot.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

30g

Carbs

6g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Soups Stews Seafood Easy Beginner Cook Chowders Salmon Fish Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Saltwater Fish 4 Hours Or Less