Description
This Salmon Chowder brings together rich flavors from crispy bacon and tender salmon in a creamy base. It’s an easy, comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon cut into ½-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced, white and green parts separated, divided (about 6 to 8 onions)
- 3 stalks celery ½-inch diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 large red bell pepper ½-inch diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons cajun seasoning
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen corn kernels, no need to thaw
- 1 (15-ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 large russet potato cut into ½-inch chunks
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
- 1 ½ pounds salmon skin removed and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
- hot sauce optional for serving
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- Add butter to the pot and melt it. Reserve 1/4 cup of green onion tops. Add the remaining green onions, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate garlic and cajun seasoning, cooking for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, ensuring there are no lumps, then add chicken broth, corn kernels, cream-style corn, potato, and salt. Bring to a low boil and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add salmon to the pot. Cover and let simmer for about 5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with reserved bacon, green onion tops, and hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of seasoning according to your taste.
For added richness, consider using half-and-half instead of whole milk.
This chowder is great for leftovers and can be easily reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg