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Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder Recipe

Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder Recipe
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Indulge in the rich flavors of the East Coast with this hearty Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder. Creamy and loaded with a variety of seafood, this dish is a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Base:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 celery stalk (diced)
  • 1 medium carrot (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)

Seafood:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 8 oz white fish (such as haddock or cod, cut into chunks)
  • 6 oz scallops
  • 6 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 6 oz cooked lobster or crab (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Pour in the broth and add the diced potatoes.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Add the fish, scallops, shrimp, and lobster or crab if using. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, or until the seafood is just cooked through.
  5. Stir in the cream and milk, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat gently without boiling for another 2–3 minutes.
  6. Remove bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • You can make the base ahead and add seafood just before serving.
  • For extra richness, replace milk with more cream or add a splash of white wine with the broth.

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