Smoked Trout Chowder Recipe

Preparation Time: 20m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 50m
Servings: 4

January 5, 2025 4.8

This smoked trout chowder is a hearty and warming dish perfect for any occasion. Enhanced with the earthy sweetness of smoked trout, this recipe blends creamy textures with vibrant flavours. Serve it as an entrée or a comforting main.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tbsp plain flour
4 cups fish stock
1 cup cooking cream
1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
300g smoked trout, flaked
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Dill, parsley, or chives, for garnish

Instructions:

1 Prepare the Base
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion, garlic, and celery until softened and fragrant. Add the diced potatoes, sprinkle with plain flour, and stir to coat evenly. Slowly pour in the fish stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
2 Incorporate the Trout
Stir in the smoked trout pieces, cooking cream, and corn kernels. Simmer gently until the chowder thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning with sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
3 Serve and Garnish
Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with fresh dill, parsley, or chives. Serve with crusty bread or toasted sourdough for dipping.