Description
A rich and creamy seafood chowder featuring a delightful blend of fresh fish, shrimp, and scallops, capturing the essence of Nova Scotia’s coastal charm.
Ingredients
- ½ lb white fish (haddock, cod, or halibut)
- ½ lb shrimp
- ½ lb scallops
- ½ lb mussels or clams (optional)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled & diced)
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, and carrots for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add Potatoes: Add potatoes and seafood stock. Simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in Dairy & Seasoning: Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream, milk, salt, pepper, thyme, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Cook Seafood: Add fish, shrimp, scallops, and mussels (if using). Simmer for 5-7 minutes until seafood is cooked through and mussels open. Do not boil.
- Stir in Final Touches: Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
For best results, use fresh seafood. Allow the chowder to rest before serving for enhanced flavor.
