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Award Winning Sea Food Chowder Recipe

This seafood chowder recipe was such a hit, guests fought over the leftovers! A rich and creamy soup bursting with flavor, it's perfect as an appetizer or a light meal. Customize it with your favorite seafood – clams, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, crab – the possibilities are endless! Cooking clams and mussels in the shell adds a beautiful presentation. Looking for a budget-friendly option? Increase the potatoes, add more fish, and use a frozen seafood mix. Easily adjust the thickness to your preference with milk or cream. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 268.2 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Award Winning Sea Food Chowder

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How to Make Award Winning Sea Food Chowder

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, creating a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in fish stock until smooth.
  5. Add diced potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  6. Add seafood (if using shelled seafood, add it during the last 5 minutes of cooking, while whole shellfish can be added 10 minutes prior) and cook until just cooked through. Do not overcook.
  7. Stir in heavy cream or milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

35g

Carbs

6g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Soups Stews Seafood Fish Shellfish