smoked salmon chowder

Grapeview, WA
Updated on Jun 10, 2015

For centuries, salmon has been smoked in Ireland using time-honored techniques that capture and enhance the flavor and texture of this great fish. From "The New Irish Table" by Margaret M. Johnson.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled, minced
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, cleaned, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
  • - ground white pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups fish stock, or bottled clam juice
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • - creme fraiche for garnish, optional
  • 4 - dill sprigs, for garnish

How To Make smoked salmon chowder

  • Step 1
    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms and parsley.
  • Step 3
    Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Step 4
    Add the salmon and white pepper and saute for 2 minutes more, or until the salmon is heated through.
  • Step 5
    Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour.
  • Step 6
    Gradually stir in the fish stock or clam juice.
  • Step 7
    Return the pan to medium heat and bring to a boil.
  • Step 8
    Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Step 9
    Stir in the half-and-half.
  • Step 10
    To serve, ladle the chowder into bowls, dollop with creme fraiche and dill sprigs.
  • Step 11
    174 calories (54% from fat),11 grams fat (6 grams sat. fat), 12 grams carbohydrate, 8 grams protein, 879 mg sodium, 34 mg cholesterol, 55 mg calcium, 0 grams fiber

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Category: Fish Soups
Ingredient: Fish
Culture: Irish
Method: Stove Top

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