Description
Blackened Salmon Chowder is a warm and inviting dish that brings together flaky blackened salmon, fresh vegetables, and a velvety cream broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this chowder offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal comfort food for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Each spoonful envelops you in warmth, ensuring satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, red or yellow)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Gather all ingredients and tools, including a large pot and cutting board.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add Vegetables: Stir in diced potatoes and bell peppers; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in Broth: Add vegetable broth to the pot, bring to a simmer, and let flavors meld for about 10 minutes.
- Blacken the Salmon: Season salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning. Sear in a hot skillet with oil for about 3 minutes per side until blackened.
- Combine Everything: Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces, fold it into the chowder along with corn and heavy cream, simmer for another 5 minutes, then serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg