Description
Creamy Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder celebrates Atlantic coastal flavors with rich, velvety broth packed with fresh local fish and tender shellfish. Maritime traditions shine through each comforting spoonful, inviting you to savor classic Canadian culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound haddock, cut into chunks
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound scallops
- 1/2 cup cooked lobster meat
- 1 cup corn kernels
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 cups seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm butter in a spacious pot over medium heat, gently sautéing chopped onions, minced garlic, and diced celery until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce cubed potatoes and seafood broth to the pot, elevating heat to create a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- Incorporate rich heavy cream, stirring thoroughly to create a smooth, velvety base for the chowder.
- Carefully fold in delicate haddock, succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and luxurious lobster, allowing the seafood to poach gently in the creamy liquid for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through.
- Blend in sweet corn kernels, aromatic thyme, and season with salt and pepper, letting the flavors meld together for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with vibrant, freshly chopped parsley, serving immediately while piping hot to capture the essence of Nova Scotia’s coastal cuisine.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality seafood to elevate the chowder’s flavor and ensure the best taste experience.
- Consider using homemade seafood stock instead of store-bought for a more robust and authentic maritime flavor profile.
- Adjust cream consistency by adding more broth if the chowder becomes too thick during cooking, maintaining a silky smooth texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for heavy cream, reducing overall calorie content without compromising richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg