Seafood Chowder with Green Chilies
A recipe for classic creamy seafood chowder that adds an interesting south-of-the-border taste with green chilies, paprika, and a splash of lemon juice.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 394kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes peeled and diced*
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mild green chilies or frozen peppers, or 1 4-ounce canned**
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups water
- 2 6- ounce cans minced clams drained reserving juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups whole milk or use half cream or all half-and-half for a richer chowder
- 1 pound white fish cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 pound medium-size shrimp peeled and cleaned
- juice of one small lemon
- parsley for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat and add the potatoes, onions, and chilies. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is softened.
- Add paprika and flour, stirring well, and cook for 1 more minute. Add the water and the juice from the canned clams to the pot along with the salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in milk (and cream, if using), white fish, and shrimp. Cook over medium heat until the fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish the chowder by stirring in the juice of the lemon and adjust salt to taste. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
*Russet potatoes work best for chowders.
**Mild green chilies like Anaheim or Ancho are best. You can substitute a chopped jalapeno pepper for some of the chilies if you'd like your chowder spicier.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.9g | Protein: 17.1g | Fat: 11.9g | Saturated Fat: 6.9g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 805mg | Fiber: 7.7g | Sugar: 11.2g