Irish Seafood Chowder

Irish Seafood Chowder

Seafood Chowder (CHOW-der)

Irish Seafood Chowder

Prep Time 20 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 424 kcal

A luxuriously creamy chowder loaded with salmon, cod, smoked haddock, mussels, and prawns in a velvety broth scented with thyme.

Nutrition & Info

420 kcal per serving
Protein 30.0g
Carbs 22.0g
Fat 24.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ fish ⚠ shellfish

Equipment Needed

large heavy pot ladle sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep warmed bowl

Garnishes: chives, cream drizzle, thyme sprig

Accompaniments: soda bread, butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a large pot. Gently sauté onion, celery, and leek for 5 min until softened.

  2. 2

    Add diced potatoes, fish stock, wine, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 10 min until potatoes are just tender.

  3. 3

    Add the firmer fish (cod, salmon, smoked haddock) and simmer gently for 4 min.

  4. 4

    Add mussels and prawns, cover, and cook 3-4 min until mussels open and prawns are pink. Discard any closed mussels.

  5. 5

    Stir in cream, heat through without boiling. Season with salt and white pepper.

  6. 6

    Serve in warmed bowls topped with snipped chives and crusty soda bread on the side.

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Did You Know?

The annual Kinsale Gourmet Festival in County Cork crowns the best seafood chowder in Ireland — a fiercely contested title among coastal pubs.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • large heavy pot
  • ladle
  • sharp knife

Garnishing

chives, cream drizzle, thyme sprig

Accompaniments

soda bread, butter

The Story Behind Irish Seafood Chowder

Ireland's long Atlantic coastline has provided abundant seafood for centuries. Coastal communities developed rich chowders from the daily catch, and modern Irish seafood chowder has become a signature dish of Ireland's thriving food scene, showcasing the country's pristine waters.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or starter 📜 Origins: Coastal Ireland, centuries old

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