Seafood Chowder

I love seafood. I typically will always choose seafood over any other type of protein.

This seafood chowder is no exception. The comforting, rich flavor combined with the potatoes and bacon are absolutely devine.

This will be one of my go-to soups for the rest of my life. It’s hardy & it makes a ton so there’s plenty to feed a crowd or have leftovers for days.

I know you’re gonna love this chowder as much as we do.

 
 

Seafood Chowder

INGREDIENTS

½ pound bacon, diced
2 medium onions, diced
4 cups cubed yellow potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes (I used golden Yukon)
4 cups vegetable broth
1-pound wild sea scallops, cut into halves
1-pound wild shrimp, cut into halves if larger than bite size
1-pound wild cod, cut into bite-size pieces
¼ cup butter, ghee, or non-dairy butter substitute
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
2 cups light coconut milk
1 – 12 ounce can, coconut evaporated milk
2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
Chopped parsley, garnish

DIRECTIONS

In a large Dutch oven pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon & set aside. Reserve drippings in pan.

Add in the butter until melted. Then sauté onions until golden. Sprinkle flour over butter & onions, stir quickly to make a roux.

Quickly add the potatoes & vegetable broth to the pan. Stir well, then pour in both types of coconut milk. Add in salt, dried parsley & seafood seasoning & stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium & cook for about 10 minutes. (you want a slight boil around the edges, but not a rapid one). Check that the potatoes are done. If not, continue cooking & check at 2-minute intervals.

Once potatoes are tender, increase heat again & immediately add in all seafood. Cook for 4 minutes at a medium boil. Turn off the heat & add the bacon back into the pot; garnish with a handful of fresh chopped parsley & serve. Serve hot - stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Chef’s note: this is one of those dishes that the steps need to be followed pretty quickly so I highly recommend prepping all ingredients prior to beginning cooking.

Love, Cara