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Irish Seafood Chowder

Creamy Irish Seafood Chowder for Cozy Nights In

Savor the warmth of this Irish Seafood Chowder, perfect for chilly evenings with rich flavors of salmon, shrimp, and white fish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chowder Base
  • 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter enriches the chowder
  • 1 cup Onion, Diced provides aromatic base flavor
  • 1 cup Carrots, Diced adds sweetness and nutritional value
  • 1/2 cup Celery, Diced contributes to texture
  • 2 cups Russet Potato, Diced adds heartiness
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced enhances overall flavor
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
For Herbal Flavoring
  • 1.5 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust according to preference
For Thickening
  • 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
For the Broth
  • 3 cups Seafood Stock can substitute with vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 cups Half-and-Half substitute with heavy cream for richness
For the Seafood
  • 1/2 lb Salmon, Chunked
  • 1/2 lb White Fish, Chunked e.g., sea bass, cod, halibut, tilapia
  • 1/2 lb Shrimp, Peeled and Chopped
Garnish (Optional)
  • Chopped Cilantro or Green Onions for garnish and freshness

Equipment

  • medium pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing your ingredients: dice potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and mince garlic. Chop the salmon, white fish, and shrimp.
  2. In a medium pot, melt unsalted butter and sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery for 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
  3. Sprinkle in flour, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in seafood stock and half-and-half, stir, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 6-7 minutes.
  5. Gently stir in salmon, white fish, and shrimp; simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until seafood is cooked.
  6. Ladle chowder into bowls; garnish with cilantro or green onions. Serve warm, ideally with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Monitor cooking to avoid overcooking seafood. Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnishing enhances flavor and presentation.

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