Best 4 Creamy Southern Seafood Or Fish Chowder Recipes

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Southerners know how to create a seafood chowder that is creamy and comforting, with a perfect balance of seafood and vegetables. Southerners also know how to add a little something extra to their chowder, whether it's a dash of cayenne pepper, a splash of white wine, or a handful of fresh herbs. This article will provide you with a few of the best recipes for creamy southern seafood or fish chowder, so you can enjoy a delicious and hearty meal that is sure to warm your soul.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY FISH CHOWDER



Creamy Fish Chowder image

WE were tired of the same old vegetable soup and I had on hand some fish that needed to be cooked, so this was the creation of our favorite fish chowder. Occasionally, I enhance it still further by adding another vegetable, such as corn or peas, to add to color and nutrition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups diced potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons mashed potato flakes
2 cups milk
1/2 pound cod or haddock fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a bowl, combine the flour, potato flakes and milk until smooth. Stir into the potato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add fish and parsley. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until fish is opaque.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY SOUTHERN SEAFOOD OR FISH CHOWDER



Creamy Southern Seafood or Fish Chowder image

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

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

CREAMY DELICIOUS SEAFOOD CHOWDER



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This is so beautiful! Peeling the potatoes is optional...your preference. Add some french bread and a salad and you have a meal! It can also be prepared and frozen for future use! Freeze in airtight container, then thaw in refrigerator for 24 hours. Place in a saucepan and cook over low heat until heated thoroughly....stir often! Adapted from Southern Living.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs fresh shrimp, unpeeled, medium size
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup red sweet bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups red potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated skim milk
2 (8 3/4 ounce) cans salt-free cream-style corn
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 lb fresh crabmeat, drained and picked of shells

Steps:

  • Peel and devien shrimp. Set aside.
  • Coat a dutch oven with cooking spray; add oil, and place over medium high heat until hot. Add onion, celery, red pepper, and garlic. Cook until tender.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring contatnly, one minute. Gradually add in chicken broth, water and next 5 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer uncovered, stirring often for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in milk, corn and hot sauce. Return to a boil. Add shrimp and crabmeat; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring constantly.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 133.2, Sodium 546.5, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 11.1, Protein 30.6

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of fish and seafood, such as shrimp, clams, and mussels.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot with fish and seafood. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Simmer the chowder gently over low heat. This will help to prevent the fish and seafood from overcooking.
  • Add the milk or cream slowly, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the chowder from curdling.
  • Season the chowder to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Creamy Southern seafood or fish chowder is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its combination of fresh fish and seafood, creamy broth, and flavorful vegetables, this chowder is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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