Deluxe Atlantic Seafood Chowder
Dive into the rich and creamy flavors of the Atlantic with this Deluxe Seafood Chowder that showcases a delightful medley of fresh fish and shellfish. Perfectly seasoned with smoked bacon, vibrant herbs, and hearty Yukon gold potatoes, this chowder is a comforting dish that's ideal for sharing with family and friends. Whether enjoyed on a cool day or as a luxurious treat, this recipe is sure to impress. Each bowl is packed with the taste of the ocean, complemented by the flavors of the land.
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Servings
164
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
fresh salmon
1/2 lb (cut into bite-sized pieces)
halibut
1/2 lb (cut into bite-sized pieces)
bay scallop
1/2 lb (cleaned)
cooked lobster
1 (meat removed and chopped)
smoked bacon
5 slices (diced)
unsalted butter
2 tablespoons (melted)
garlic cloves
2 (finely minced)
fresh thyme
1 tablespoon (leaves removed)
dried bay leaves
2 (whole)
Yukon gold potatoes
3 cups (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
clam juice
1/2 cup (liquid)
vegetable broth or water
1 1/2 cups (liquid)
heavy cream
1 cup (liquid)
sea salt
to taste (season to taste)
white pepper
to taste (season to taste)
fresh chives
1/4 cup (finely minced)
fresh parsley
1/4 cup (washed and finely chopped)
Instructions
1
In a heavy-bottomed pot, preheat over medium-high heat.
2
Add the diced bacon and cook slowly, stirring frequently, until crisp and golden. Strain off any excess fat.
3
Melt the butter into the pot with the bacon, then add finely minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, and dried bay leaves. Sauté these ingredients for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Add the Yukon gold potatoes to the pot, along with clam juice and vegetable broth (or water), ensuring the potatoes are well submerged.
5
Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
6
Carefully add the fresh salmon, halibut, and bay scallops to the pot. Simmer gently for an additional 2-3 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
7
Stir in the lobster meat and heavy cream, mixing well. Season with sea salt and white pepper to taste.
8
Remove bay leaves before serving and ladle the chowder into bowls. Garnish with freshly minced chives and parsley.
Nutrition Information
10g
Fat
7g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main description of Deluxe Atlantic Seafood Chowder?
This chowder is a rich and creamy dish showcasing a medley of fresh fish and shellfish, seasoned with smoked bacon, herbs, and hearty Yukon gold potatoes.
What types of fresh fish are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 1/2 lb of fresh salmon and 1/2 lb of halibut, both cut into bite-sized pieces.
What shellfish ingredients are included?
This seafood chowder includes 1/2 lb of cleaned bay scallops and the meat from one cooked lobster, chopped.
How many calories are in a serving of this chowder?
There are 164 calories per serving.
What is the protein content of this seafood chowder?
Each serving contains 11g of protein.
How much fat is in one serving?
One serving contains 10g of fat.
What type of potatoes are best for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
How is the bacon prepared for the chowder?
Five slices of smoked bacon should be diced and cooked slowly until crisp and golden before straining off excess fat.
What liquid base is used for the broth?
The broth is made using 1/2 cup of clam juice and 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth or water.
What kind of cream is added to the chowder?
One cup of heavy cream is stirred into the pot toward the end of the cooking process.
How long should the potatoes cook?
The potatoes should simmer in the broth mixture for 10 minutes until they are tender.
When should the salmon and halibut be added?
Add the salmon, halibut, and scallops after the potatoes are tender, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Which herbs are used to flavor the soup?
The recipe uses fresh thyme leaves, dried bay leaves, and a garnish of fresh chives and parsley.
How much garlic is required?
Two finely minced garlic cloves are sautéed with the butter and herbs.
What should I do with the bay leaves before serving?
You should remove the bay leaves from the pot before ladling the chowder into bowls.
What are the recommended garnishes?
The chowder should be garnished with 1/4 cup each of finely minced fresh chives and washed, chopped fresh parsley.
How much carbohydrates does this dish contain?
Each serving contains 7g of carbohydrates.
What is the preparation for the fresh thyme?
One tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves should be removed from the stems.
What type of seasoning is used for the final taste?
Sea salt and white pepper are used to season the chowder to taste.
Is the butter salted or unsalted?
The recipe specifically calls for 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
How many ingredients in total are used in this recipe?
There are a total of 17 ingredients in the Deluxe Atlantic Seafood Chowder.
What temperature should the pot be preheated to?
The heavy-bottomed pot should be preheated over medium-high heat.
When is the lobster meat added to the pot?
The cooked lobster meat is stirred in at the same time as the heavy cream, after the other seafood has simmered.
Can I use water instead of vegetable broth?
Yes, the recipe allows for either 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth or water.
Is the salmon skin-on or skinless?
While not explicitly stated, the instructions specify cutting the fresh salmon into bite-sized pieces for the chowder.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include seafood chowder, atlantic, comfort food, soup, creamy, bacon, and hearty.
How long does the whole seafood medley take to cook?
The fish and scallops cook quickly in just 2-3 minutes of gentle simmering.
What is the preparation for the garlic?
The garlic should be finely minced before being sautéed for about 1 minute.
What type of pepper is recommended?
The recipe suggests using white pepper to maintain the creamy appearance of the chowder.
What makes this chowder 'Deluxe'?
Its deluxe nature comes from the combination of salmon, halibut, scallops, lobster, and smoked bacon in a rich cream base.