Emilys Springtime Salmon Chowder Recipes

SIMPLE SALMON CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat, and saute onion, fennel and celery until fragrant, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic, fennel seeds, thyme and saute two more minutes, stirring. Add the smoked paprika.
• Add vermouth, and cook it off, about 1-2 minutes. Add stock, salt, thyme and bay, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Add potatoes and stir. Bring to a simmer, cover and simmer over med-low heat until tender, about 8-10 minutes (check at 7 mins, be careful to not overcook). While this is cooking prep the salmon.
• Cut salmon into 2-inch pieces, removing any of the brown fat ( see notes) and bones. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Once the potatoes are just fork-tender, add the milk and bring to a low simmer (do not boil) and add the salmon, gently poaching it in the soup for just about 2 minutes. Turn heat off. Fish will continue to cook. If you continue to simmer the soup any longer it may cause a slight curdling. ( Don't worry, it's still edible, but not as pretty.) Flake the fish apart, into bite-sized pieces, with a fork.
• Taste, adjust seasonings to your liking and serve immediately.
• Garnish with fennel fronds, lemon wedges, fresh dill or tarragon.
• Soup will keep 3 days in the fridge.

NORTHWEST SALMON CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute celery, onion, green pepper and garlic in butter until the vegetables are tender. Add broth, potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper and dill; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until the vegetables are nearly tender. Stir in the corn, cream and salmon. Simmer for 15 minutes or until heated through. If desired, garnish with bacon, chives and cracked black pepper.

SALMON CHOWDER

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, and garlic powder until onions are tender. Stir in potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, pepper, and dill. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Stir in salmon, evaporated milk, corn, and cheese. Cook until heated through.

EASY SALMON CHOWDER

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add frozen potatoes, corn and water; mix well. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• In small bowl, stir together milk and flour until smooth. Add to vegetable mixture; cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens.
• Stir in salmon, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook until hot. Sprinkle each serving with parsley.

EMILY'S SPRINGTIME SALMON CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large pot (with lid) set over medium heat.
• When hot, add in the cubed potatoes; cook/stir often, for 5 minutes.
• Add in onion; cook/stir constantly, for 2 minutes.
• Stir in garlic; decrease heat to low, and cover pot; cook for 2 minutes.
• Mash the potatoes in the pot with the back of a fork.
• Add in chicken stock; increase heat to medium.
• Stir well to scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
• Bring mixture to a simmer and add the green onions and sliced asparagus (reserving tips).
• Cover, decrease heat, and simmer until the asparagus stalks are just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the half-and-half, reserved asparagus tips, salmon, and snow peas (if using); turn off heat and cover.
• The salmon will be opaque and cooked through in 3-4 minutes.
• Taste chowder and season with salt and several grinds of pepper, as needed.
• To serve, ladle into 4 bowls and garnish each with a sprinkle of chopped mint, chives, and dill; serve immediately.