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Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

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A creamy and comforting seafood chowder featuring fresh Nova Scotia fish and shellfish, simmered with potatoes and herbs for a hearty maritime classic.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups fish stock or clam juice
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces fresh cod, cut into chunks
  • 8 ounces fresh haddock, cut into chunks
  • 8 ounces cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 6 ounces cooked peeled shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Fresh lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add diced potatoes, fish stock, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove bay leaf. Stir in the milk and cream, warming gently without boiling.
  4. Add cod, haddock, lobster meat, and shrimp. Simmer gently until fish is cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley.
  6. Ladle chowder into bowls and serve with fresh lemon wedges and crusty bread if desired.

Notes

For an extra smoky flavor, add a few slices of cooked bacon during the initial sauté of the vegetables or substitute some fish stock with smoked fish broth.

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