Best Spring Salmon Chowder Recipes

SIMPLE SALMON CHOWDER

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A simple Salmon Chowder recipe using fresh salmon and fennel bulb, that can be made in about 30 minutes on the stovetop. Low carb, Keto and dairy-free adaptable!

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine

Categories fish

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2-3 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
1 onion, diced (or sub 2 leeks, sliced or 2 fat shallots)
1 small fennel bulb, 1 1/2 cups diced
1 cup celery, sliced
2-4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
1/2 teaspoon thyme (dry, or 2 teaspoons fresh)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/3 cup vermouth, cooking sherry or white wine (or leave it out, see notes)
3 cups fish or chicken stock- if using chicken broth see notes, on how to enhance
3/4 lb baby potatoes, thinly sliced (1/4 inch thick)
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 lb salmon, skinless. (or ok to sub other fish like cod or shrimp), cut into 1 -2 inch pieces ( the more uniform, the better)
2 cups whole milk (or half & half or a combo, or dairy-free milk like coconut milk, or 1/2- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish: fennel fronds, lemon wedges, fresh dill or tarragon.

Steps:

Heat oil over medium heat, and saute onion, fennel and celery until fragrant, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic, fennel seeds, thyme and saute two more minutes, stirring. Add the smoked paprika.
Add vermouth, and cook it off, about 1-2 minutes. Add stock, salt, thyme and bay, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Add potatoes and stir. Bring to a simmer, cover and simmer over med-low heat until tender, about 8-10 minutes (check at 7 mins, be careful to not overcook). While this is cooking prep the salmon.
Cut salmon into 2-inch pieces, removing any of the brown fat ( see notes) and bones. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
Once the potatoes are just fork-tender, add the milk and bring to a low simmer (do not boil) and add the salmon, gently poaching it in the soup for just about 2 minutes. Turn heat off. Fish will continue to cook. If you continue to simmer the soup any longer it may cause a slight curdling. ( Don't worry, it's still edible, but not as pretty.) Flake the fish apart, into bite-sized pieces, with a fork.
Taste, adjust seasonings to your liking and serve immediately.
Garnish with fennel fronds, lemon wedges, fresh dill or tarragon.
Soup will keep 3 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 ½ cup - using whole milk & olive oil, Calories 285 calories, Sugar 8.1 g, Sodium 700 mg, Fat 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 24.1 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg

SALMON CHOWDER

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I don't like fish, but I LOVE this soup!

Provided by KENULIA

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
¾ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups diced potatoes
2 carrots, diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 (16 ounce) cans salmon
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
½ pound Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, and garlic powder until onions are tender. Stir in potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, pepper, and dill. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
Stir in salmon, evaporated milk, corn, and cheese. Cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1139.5 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

SALMON CHOWDER

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
20 prawn shells
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 bunch fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 lemon, peeled
1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
1/2 cup white wine
4 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large sweet onions, cut into large dice
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 stalk celery, cut into large dice
4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into large dice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 cup heavy cream
2 pounds wild king salmon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives

Steps:

For the shell stock: In a large saucepan over low heat, add the oil and sweat the prawn shells with the onion, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, lemon, and tomato for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the white wine and water and simmer for 45 minutes. Strain and reserve.
For the chowder: In a large saucepan over low heat, add the oil and sweat the onions with the bacon and celery for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the potatoes and sweat for another 5 minutes. Add the thyme, shell stock, and cream and bring to a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the salmon and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. For service, garnish with tarragon and chives.