Anything Goes Seafood Chowder Recipe

Name: Anything Goes Seafood Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Not used as a direct ingredient; 4 cups of chicken stock can be used as an alternative to fish stock.; 1 onion (for fish stock); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 6 cups water (for fish stock); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced; As part of 1.5 lbs mixed seafood (e.g., cod); As part of 1.5 lbs mixed seafood (e.g., shrimp); 1 cup evaporated milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cups fish stock; Fish bones (for stock, quantity not specified); 1 carrot (for fish stock); 2 celery stalks (for fish stock); 1.5 lbs raw seafood (e.g., cod, shrimp, mussels, scallops); 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (optional); 1 splash white wine (optional)

Dive into a creamy, dreamy seafood chowder bursting with flavor! This incredibly easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and easily doubles or triples for a crowd. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend treat, this chowder lets you use whatever seafood you have on hand – get creative! Impress your family and friends with this quick and delicious recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 143.3 kcal

Protein 30g

Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Anything Goes Seafood Chowder

Not used as a direct ingredient; 4 cups of chicken stock can be used as an alternative to fish stock.
1 onion (for fish stock)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 cups water (for fish stock)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
As part of 1.5 lbs mixed seafood (e.g., cod)
As part of 1.5 lbs mixed seafood (e.g., shrimp)
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups fish stock
Fish bones (for stock, quantity not specified)
1 carrot (for fish stock)
2 celery stalks (for fish stock)
1.5 lbs raw seafood (e.g., cod, shrimp, mussels, scallops)
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (optional)
1 splash white wine (optional)

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How to Make Anything Goes Seafood Chowder

**Make the Stock:** Prepare 4 cups of fish stock (or use chicken stock if preferred). If using a fish rack, simmer fish bones, 1 onion, 1 carrot, and 2 celery stalks in 6 cups of water for about 20 minutes. Strain, reserving the liquid and discarding solids.
**Cook the Potatoes:** Heat the fish stock in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced.
**Simmer until Tender:** Cook gently for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
**Sauté the Aromatics:** Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and simmer for 5 minutes until softened.
**Add the Seafood:** Gently add 1.5 lbs of your favorite seafood (such as cod, shrimp, mussels, or a combination). Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through. Do not overcook!
**Creamy Finish:** Stir in 1 cup evaporated milk and 2 tablespoons of butter.
**Season and Serve:** Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with oyster crackers or crusty bread.
**Optional additions:** For extra depth of flavour, add 1 tbsp of seafood seasoning or a splash of white wine with the seafood.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

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