Seafood Chowder Recipe

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup corn
  • 5 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • ½ cup white grape juice
  • 8 ounces white fish (such as cod, salmon, tilapia, or haddock), chopped into pieces
  • 8 ounces scallops
  • 12 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 ½ ounces chopped clams, canned and drained
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Preparation:

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  2. Season and Roux: Stir in Old Bay seasoning and thyme. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
  3. Add Vegetables: Add celery, carrot, potatoes, and corn to the pot.
  4. Broth and Juice: Pour in the seafood or chicken broth and white grape juice, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Cook Seafood: Add white fish, scallops, shrimp, and clams to the pot. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until seafood is cooked through.
  6. Finish with Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and let the chowder simmer for 5 more minutes.
  7. Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Estimated Nutrition Information (per serving, recipe serves 8):

  • Calories: ~410
  • Fat: ~28g
  • Carbohydrates: ~21g
    • Dietary Fiber: ~3g
    • Sugars: ~5g
  • Protein: ~22g
  • Cholesterol: ~170mg
  • Sodium: ~850mg

This estimate will vary slightly depending on the types of seafood and specific ingredients used, but it provides a good approximation of the nutritional content for this rich and hearty chowder. Enjoy!