Description
Hearty seafood chowder from New England blends ocean-fresh ingredients with rich, velvety cream. Comfort seafood combines tender fish, plump shellfish, and potato chunks in a luxurious broth for satisfying warmth you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white fish chunks
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sea scallops
- 12 ounces (340 grams) medium shrimp, peeled
- 6.5 ounces (184 grams) chopped clams, drained
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 celery rib, sliced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 pound (454 grams) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) fresh parsley
Base and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) chicken or seafood broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) white wine
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté diced onions until they become soft and translucent, releasing a fragrant aroma.
- Sprinkle flour, Old Bay seasoning, and thyme into the pot, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes to eliminate the raw flour flavor and create a rich base.
- Introduce sliced carrots, celery, cubed potatoes, and corn kernels to the mixture, then pour in broth and wine, creating a vibrant and aromatic liquid foundation.
- Elevate the heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes, allowing vegetables to soften and flavors to meld.
- Gently nestle fish, scallops, shrimp, and clams into the simmering broth, ensuring each piece is submerged and cooking evenly.
- Stream heavy cream into the pot and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes at a low temperature, watching for fish to become flaky and potatoes to turn tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley just before ladling into warm bowls.
Notes
- Swap seafood varieties to match seasonal availability or personal preferences, keeping cooking times consistent for different types of fish and shellfish.
- Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a substitute for traditional flour to make the chowder suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
- Consider reducing cream or using light coconut milk for a lighter, dairy-free version that maintains the rich, creamy texture of the original recipe.
- Add extra depth by toasting spices like Old Bay seasoning briefly before mixing with flour to enhance their aromatic qualities and intensify the overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg