Creamy Seafood Chowder
A rich, buttery chowder loaded with clams, shrimp, and potatoes in a silky cream broth. Ready in under 45 minutes for an impressive weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 445
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and place in cold water to prevent browning.
Step 2
Dice onion and celery into roughly 1/4-inch pieces.
Step 3
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat until foaming, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add onion and celery. Cook stirring occasionally until softened and fragrant, 5 minutes.
Step 5
Drain potatoes and add to pot. Pour in clam juice and bring to a boil.
Step 6
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
Step 7
Stir in cream and clams. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring gently.
Step 8
Add shrimp and cook without stirring until pink throughout, 4 minutes.
Step 9
Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (at least 5 quarts)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- measuring cups and spoons
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