Simple Salmon Chowder

Easy does it! Sea Forager Member Carol A. Hoover says: “This is a simple recipe based on what I had available.”

Yield: 2 (allow ¼ # salmon per person for a main course)

Ingredients

• 1-2 Tbsp butter

• ½ - 1 C diced onions/sliced scallions

• 1-2 garlic cloves

• 1 small chile

• 1 C broth*

• 1 medium potato, diced

• Salt and pepper to taste

• ½ # salmon, diced

Directions

• Melt butter in a stockpot or pan

• Sauté onions, garlic, pepper until soft

• Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and broth and bring to a strong simmer

• Add the salmon and simmer until cooked

• Serve and enjoy

* seafood broth would be ideal, but vegetable or chicken broth would work

NOTES:

• Optional vegetable additions include: celery, scallions, corn, bell pepper, carrots, peas

• For a creamy chowder, add some whole milk or cream with the salmon

• If you have more people, you can extend the recipe with extra potatoes and/or vegetables.