Description
A rich and creamy Irish seafood chowder filled with tender shrimp, flaky white fish, and hearty potatoes. This cozy, comforting dish is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, cold evenings, or whenever you crave a taste of the Irish coast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 leek, sliced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 cups seafood or fish stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 pound white fish (cod or haddock), cut into chunks
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Sauté the Vegetables:
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, leek, carrot, and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
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Simmer the Base:
- Add the potatoes, seafood stock, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
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Add the Seafood:
- Stir in the white fish and shrimp.
- Cook for 5 more minutes, until the fish is flaky and the shrimp turns pink.
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Finish & Serve:
- Stir in fresh parsley and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm with crusty Irish soda bread for an authentic Irish meal.
Notes
- For Extra Depth: Add a splash of white wine or a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Other Seafood Options: Try mussels, clams, or salmon for a variation.
- Make It Thicker: Blend half of the chowder before adding seafood for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
