Best 9 Chunky Fish And Shrimp Chowder Recipes

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Chowder enthusiasts, gather around! If you're searching for a delectable and heartwarming journey into the world of chunky fish and shrimp chowder, brace yourselves. This hearty and savory dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you utterly satisfied. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure, where we'll explore a myriad of recipes that showcase the perfect blend of fish, shrimp, vegetables, and seasonings. Get ready to dive into a bowl of pure bliss as we uncover the secrets to creating the most exceptional chunky fish and shrimp chowder that will delight your taste buds and warm your soul.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHUNKY SEAFOOD CHOWDER



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This creamy chowder brimming with tender potato and crab tastes so good guests will never guess it starts with canned soup. Half-and-half cream makes it rich enough for special occasions. I often serve it with crackers or French bread after a sporting event or outing. -Irene Craigue, Claremont, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 pints half-and-half cream
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed New England clam chowder, undiluted
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add cream and canned chowder; bring to a boil. Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in crab and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SHRIMP CHOWDER



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Thick, creamy chowders brimming with seafood, potatoes, and corn are the pride of lunch spots throughout the Northeast. This one has rich flavor and comes together fast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, diced small
2 cups corn kernels (from 3 ears), cobs reserved
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (5 cups)
Salt and pepper
5 cups whole milk
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
Crusty bread (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in corn kernels and potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Add milk, 1 cup water, and corncobs.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 8 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Discard cobs and stir in basil.
  • Divide among bowls and top with more basil. Serve with bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

CHUNKY FISH CHOWDER



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You can use any firm white fish you have available in this healthy chowder, which is packed full of omega-3 fatty acids

Provided by Lesley Waters

Categories     Lunch, Soup, Supper

Time 40m

Yield Serves 2 adults and 2-3 children

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tsp olive oil
2 leeks , finely sliced
550g potato , cut into small cubes
1l fish stock
1 lemon , zest only
300ml whole milk
330g can sweetcorn , rinsed and drained
250g skinless, boneless salmon , cut into chunks
250g skinless, boneless white fish , cut into chunks
handful chives , snipped with scissors
2 tbsp double cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, tip in the leeks and fry gently for 5 mins until softened, but not coloured. Add the potatoes and cook for a further min. Pour in stock and lemon zest, cover and simmer for 12-15 mins or until the potatoes are tender. With a slotted spoon, remove half the potatoes and leeks from the stock and set aside.
  • Transfer the remaining potatoes, leeks, stock and milk into a blender or food processor and whizz until smooth. Pour back into the pan, add the sweetcorn, fish and reserved vegetables. Cover and gently heat for 3-4 mins until the fish is just cooked through - don't boil. Stir in chives and cream, if using, then season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.82 milligram of sodium

MOM'S NOVA SCOTIA SEAFOOD CHOWDER



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Being from the Easy Coast, I've tried a lot of different chowders; however, my Mom's takes the cake. She makes a huge pot of this chowder every Christmas Eve and all of it is gone by Christmas night. Although it is not very healthy, it is an awesome treat once in awhile for any of us that love seafood! I normally throw in a dash of garlic and onion powder. Enjoy!

Provided by Ashley_86

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large onions, diced
3 carrots, sliced
7 potatoes, cubed
1 pound salmon, cut into chunks
1 pound cod, cut into chunks
1 pound scallops
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 ounces cooked lobster meat, shredded
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained
4 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups half-and-half
1 ½ cups butter, cut into chunks
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot halfway with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Add onions and carrots; cook until slightly tender, 10 minutes. Add potatoes; cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in salmon, cod, scallops, shrimp, lobster, and crab; cook over medium heat until salmon and cod are firm but chunks are still slightly translucent in the center, about 10 minutes. Drain half the water from the pot and add clams, heavy cream, and half-and-half. Place butter chunks atop the soup; season with salt and black pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until salmon and cod are fully cooked and flake easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 201.6 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.6 g, Sodium 324.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SEAFOOD CHOWDER WITH SQUASH



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Provided by Michael Anthony

Categories     Soup/Stew     Fish     Shellfish     Dinner     Lunch     Seafood     Bass     Mussel     Shrimp     Winter     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 33

Chowder Base
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small white onion, minced
1/2 leek (white and pale green parts), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon peeled and minced ginger
2 cups peeled, seeded, and cubed winter squash, such as kabocha
1 carrot, sliced
1/2 teaspoon mild curry powder
Salt
1 lemongrass stalk, bruised with the side of a chef's knife and halved
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
3 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth or water
Mussels
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 pound mussels, cleaned
1 cup diced winter squash, such as kabocha
1 cup diced potatoes
8 baby turnips, peeled and quartered
8 baby radishes, halved
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and halved
1/2 pound skinless black sea bass fillet, cut into small chunks
1 ají dulce or other small red pepper, cored, seeded, halved crosswise, and julienned
Salt and pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
Aleppo pepper

Steps:

  • Make the chowder base. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the leek, shallot, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leek is softened, about 6 minutes. Add the squash, carrot, and curry powder, season with salt, and cook, stirring, for a few minutes.
  • Raise the heat to medium-high, add the lemongrass, bay leaf, coconut milk, and broth, and bring to a simmer. Cook the chowder base until the squash and carrots are very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the mussels. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the wine, and bring to a boil. Add the mussels, cover the pot, and steam them until they just open wide, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a medium bowl. Remove the mussels from the shells; discard the shells and any mussels that haven't opened. Strain the broth into a small bowl.
  • Once the squash is tender, discard the lemongrass and bay leaf. Process the chowder base in a blender until very smooth and creamy, then pass through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pot.
  • Bring the chowder base to a simmer, then add the raw diced squash, potatoes, and turnips and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the radishes, shrimp, and sea bass and simmer for about 3 minutes. Stir in the mussels and red pepper. The soup's consistency should be thinner than traditional chowder-add a splash of the reserved mussel liquid, if needed. Season with a touch of salt and pepper. Serve the chowder in bowls, topped with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, the red onion, chives, and Aleppo pepper.

RICHARD'S SEAFOOD CHOWDER



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A rich tasting seafood chowder that can be served as a main dish, with a green salad and hot bread.

Provided by Richard Danser

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup finely chopped onion
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 ½ cups sherry
1 cup minced carrot
1 cup minced celery
2 cups unpeeled, minced red potatoes
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
3 cups 1% milk
2 cups half-and-half
1 pound cooked shrimp
½ pound scallops
2 cups clam juice

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot over medium heat, saute onion in oil and sherry, until soft. Add carrots, celery, and potato and saute 2 minutes. Add clam juice and cover. Simmer until potatoes are soft (about 15 minutes).
  • Puree half of the mixture in a blender until smooth, then return to stock pot.
  • Add tomato paste, cayenne, milk, half and half, shrimp, and scallops. Bring to boil, lower heat to simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 827.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

LOW-FAT SHRIMP CHOWDER



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"This zippy chowder is chock-full of shrimp and vegetables, so it satisfies hearty appetites, but the skim milk and reduced-sodium broth help keep fat and calories to a minimum," writes Michelle Conley of Evanston, Wyoming. "It tastes even better the next day, after the flavors have melded overnight."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 celery ribs, chopped
8 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the potatoes, broth, celery, onions and red pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 13-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in milk. Gently mash vegetables with a potato masher, leaving some chunks of potatoes., Combine flour and evaporated milk until smooth; gradually stir into potato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY SOUTHERN SEAFOOD OR FISH CHOWDER



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After searching through a bunch of recipes here and elsewhere I couldn't find quite what I was looking for. So instead I decided to whip up my own variation. This will be a work in progress, but as I'm pregnant and dying for a good creamy, but not too unhealthy fish chowder this will do the trick. I'm moderately lactose intolerant, but I'll be sure to include substitutions for lighter, low dairy, or dairy heavy versions. Cheese and cream actually don't have that much lactose in them, so you can use them without much concern about that.. of course you do get the delicious but unhealthy extra calories that come with.

Provided by MC Baker

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 large onions, diced fine
1 ham hocks or 3 slices bacon
1/2 cup wheat flour or 1/2 cup white flour
4 cups diced potatoes, diced small (I used white new potatoes, but peeled Russets or red potatoes will work)
1/2 cup butter (olive oil will work, though heat slowly with flour)
2 small carrots, diced small
8 ounces frozen corn
1 bay leaf
3 celery ribs, diced small
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb tilapia fillet, cubed bite sized
1/2 lb shrimp, pealed and deveined
1/2 lb salmon fillet, skin and bones removed (use any combination of seafood you like, so that it adds up to about 2 lbs, clams and scallops would)
2 cups soymilk or 2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable stock (fish or chicken stock can be substituted)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook ham hock, bacon or salt pork until some fat is rendered, and then remove meat. Salt pork is more traditionally New England, but I just wanted a little smokey pork fat in my dish so I went with the ham hock.
  • Pour off as much fat as you like and add butter or olive oil.
  • In large pot add stock, milk, ham hock, bay leaves, pepper, thyme, Old Bay, salt and diced potatoes and bring to a simmer. If using bacon or salt pork, you can wait to add until the end.
  • Sprinkle flour over butter and mix until light yellow (blonde) in color and flour is lightly cooked.
  • Add onions, carrots and celery to roux and cook down for about 15 minutes until onions have lost a lot of their water and carrots are soft. The mixture should be quite thick, and will need to be stirred frequently at medium high heat.
  • Add garlic to onion mixture and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Once potatoes are starting to soften, but are not yet done, add onion and carrot mixture and stir.
  • Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to medium to simmer. At this point of the mixture looks too thick you can add some more vegetable stock. I like to taste at this point to adjust salt etc. as well.
  • Mix in corn and cook until corn is warmed.
  • Add seafood mixture to pot and mix in lightly.
  • Add cream and cheese and mix in until just smooth.
  • At this point turn the pot to low or medium low, and as soon as the seafood is cooked it's ready to eat.
  • This is definitely better the next day or after it's sat for a while, so you can leave it on a very low heat for a few hours or stick it in the fridge and reheat on the stove slowly the next day.
  • You can remove the ham hock, or pull some of the meat off of it and add it inches.
  • Serving it up with some crusty bread was perfect!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 128.1, Sodium 721.7, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 28.8

SIMPLE SEAFOOD CHOWDER



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A chunky, creamy soup with salmon and smoked haddock, mixed shellfish and potatoes - a hearty meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
100g streaky bacon, chopped
1 tbsp plain flour
600ml fish stock, made from 1 fish stock cube
225g new potato, halved
pinch mace
pinch cayenne pepper
300ml milk
320g pack fish pie mix (salmon, haddock and smoked haddock)
4 tbsp single cream
250g pack cooked mixed shellfish
small bunch parsley, chopped
crusty bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat, then add the onion and bacon. Cook for 8-10 mins until the onion is soft and the bacon is cooked. Stir in the flour, then cook for a further 2 mins.
  • Pour in the fish stock and bring it up to a gentle simmer. Add the potatoes, cover, then simmer for 10-12 mins until the potatoes are cooked through.
  • Add the mace, cayenne pepper and some seasoning, then stir in the milk.
  • Tip the fish pie mix into the pan, gently simmer for 4 mins. Add the cream and shellfish, then simmer for 1 min more. Check the seasoning. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with some crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a creamy chowder, use full-fat milk or cream. For a lighter chowder, use low-fat milk or water.
  • If you don't have fresh fish and shrimp, you can use frozen fish and shrimp that has been thawed.
  • To make the chowder ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve the chowder, reheat it over medium heat until it's warmed through.
  • Garnish the chowder with fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or chives.

Conclusion:

Chunky fish and shrimp chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood soup that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's loaded with fresh fish, shrimp, and vegetables, and it's creamy and flavorful. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

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