Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Blackened Salmon Chowder, a comforting seafood soup that combines tender chunks of blackened salmon with a creamy, hearty broth filled with vegetables. This easy-to-make chowder is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Chowder:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 1/2 cups diced potatoes, peeled
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon dry and rub all over with blackening seasoning. Sear in a skillet until cooked through and lightly blackened. Set aside.
- Make the Chowder: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery. Add garlic, thyme, and flour. Whisk in broth, add potatoes, and simmer until tender. Stir in corn and cream. Flake in the salmon. Season and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Smoked salmon can be substituted for extra depth of flavor.
- Pairs well with crusty bread or oyster crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
