Seafood Chowder Under Pressure Recipes

INSTANT POT® SEAFOOD CHOWDER

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add bacon and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add onion, followed by celery and carrot. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off Saute function.
• Layer potatoes, then corn, on top of vegetable mixture. Pour in vegetable broth. Lay haddock on top, followed by shrimp and scallops.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Turn the Saute feature on and stir to break up the fish. Add thyme, red pepper flakes, and ground pepper. Mix cornstarch and water together in a measuring cup; stir into chowder and cook until thickened. Stir in milk and serve.

SEAFOOD CHOWDER UNDER PRESSURE

Steps:

• Heat the pressure cooker over medium heat and fry the diced bacon until crisp. Keep an eye on it, if there is not enough fat that comes from the bacon add a bit of oil to keep it from sticking, if necessary. Remove the bacon and set aside.
• With the leftover fat and/or oil, cook onions, garlic, red pepper, and celery until slightly soft, about 3 minutes. Add the potatoes, clams, crab, and fish, salt, pepper, thyme (stems removed), and bay leaves.
• Put the reserved liquids from the clam and crab into a measuring cup. Use this liquid and add other liquid to make up 3.5 cups. You can use water, broth, or dashi stock. I used veggie broth for mine. Stir to mix and lock the lid in place. Bring to pressure and cook for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and use natural release to depressurize. If in a hurry, you can quick cool it as well. Carefully remove the lid and remove the bay leaves. Take a potato masher and mash the soup so it will be thicker. Add the half and half or cream and bacon. Do a taste test to see if you would like to add a bit of old bay seasoning. (I added about 2 pinches worth). Simmer for a few minutes, but do not let it boil. Serve with bread or crackers.

SEAFOOD CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cut the shrimp, scallops, and monkfish into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl with the crabmeat.
• In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter; add the carrots, onions, celery, potatoes, and corn and saute over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are barely cooked, stirring occasionally. Add the flour; reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add the Seafood Stock and bring to a boil. Add the seafood; reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 7 to 10 minutes, until the fish is just cooked. Add the heavy cream, if desired, and the parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
• Warm the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the shrimp shells, onions, carrots, and celery and saute for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook 2 more minutes. Add 1 1/2 quarts of water, the white wine, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Strain through a sieve, pressing the solids. You should have approximately 1 quart of stock. You can make up the difference with water or wine if you need to.