Entries for March 2012

Salmon Chowder

awhitney posted on March 04, 2012 11:46

SALMON CHOWDER

2 (8-ounce) salmon fillets

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup butter

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 (9-ounce) package frozen corn, thawed

2 cups half-and-half

6 thick-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

Sprinkle salmon with kosher salt and pepper; place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Flake fish into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.

Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add flour; stir until mixture is smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Add potato, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Stir in corn and half-and-half. Cook 6 minutes or until heated. Add cooked salmon, stirring gently to combine. Spoon into individual bowls; top with crumbled bacon

Makes 9 cups

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