Creamy Seafood Chowder Recipe

Preparation Time: 30m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 75m
Servings: 4

September 13, 2023 4.8

This Creamy Seafood Chowder is a hearty, comforting dish that combines tender seafood with a rich, creamy base, making it perfect for a satisfying meal. Enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures!

Ingredients:

500g seafood mix (prawns, scallops, fish fillets)
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
600ml fish stock
300ml cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
4-6 slices of bacon, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1 Prepare the Base:
Separate the butter in half. Heat in a large pan, add bacon, and stir for 5 minutes over a low heat. Remove and set aside.
2 Cook Vegetables:
Adding the rest of the butter and increasing the heat to medium, combine leek, carrot, celery, and potatoes in the pan. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until vegetables are soft.
3 Thicken the Chowder:
Reduce heat, add flour and stock, stirring for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
4 Add Seafood and Final Ingredients:
Add marinara mix, cream, and bacon from earlier. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes, ensuring contents of the pan are hot and cooked through, but don’t boil.
5 Final Touches:
Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with garlic bread.