Description

A rich and creamy Nova Scotia seafood chowder packed with fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, and hearty vegetables. This comforting one-pot meal delivers classic coastal flavors in every spoonful.

Ingredients

½ lb white fish (haddock, cod, or halibut)

½ lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)

½ lb scallops

½ lb mussels or clams (optional)

1 small onion (diced)

2 celery stalks (diced)

1 medium carrot (diced)

2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)

3 cups seafood stock

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp thyme

½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic (minced)

¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)

1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced potatoes and seafood stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, thyme, and Old Bay seasoning. Keep the mixture warm without boiling.
Add the fish, shrimp, scallops, and mussels or clams. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and shellfish have opened.
Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

You can substitute or add seafood like crab or lobster for variation.

For a thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes in the pot.

For a lighter version, reduce cream and add more milk or stock.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheat gently over low heat to avoid overcooking seafood.

Avoid freezing, as dairy may separate and affect texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: Canadian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 26 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg