{"id":1934,"date":"2026-03-10T11:14:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T11:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esfriv.com\/?p=1934"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:14:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T11:14:53","slug":"shrimp-and-cod-seafood-chowder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esfriv.com\/?p=1934","title":{"rendered":"Shrimp and Cod Seafood Chowder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shrimp and Cod Seafood Chowder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f30a; Why You\u2019ll Love It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This chowder combines tender chunks of&nbsp;<strong>flaky cod<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>succulent shrimp<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>soft potatoes<\/strong>&nbsp;simmered in a creamy, savory broth. 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Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 Vegetables<\/strong><br>Add butter to the pot with the bacon drippings. Stir in onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook for 4\u20135 minutes until softened and fragrant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the Roux<\/strong><br>Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute to form a paste. This thickens the chowder later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Stock and Potatoes<\/strong><br>Gradually whisk in the seafood stock, ensuring there are no lumps. Add potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10\u201312 minutes until the potatoes are tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Seafood and Cream<\/strong><br>Stir in milk, cream, cod, and shrimp. Simmer gently (do\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0boil) for 5\u20137 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and the shrimp turn pink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish and Serve<\/strong><br>Remove the bay leaf, taste and adjust seasoning, and sprinkle in the cooked bacon.<br>Ladle into bowls, top with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f4a1; Pro Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t overcook the seafood<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 add it near the end so it stays tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thicker chowder?<\/strong>\u00a0Mash a few potatoes right in the pot or add a spoonful of instant mashed potatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lighter version:<\/strong>\u00a0Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or evaporated milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add-ins:<\/strong>\u00a0Corn, peas, or diced bell pepper make great additions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shrimp and Cod Seafood Chowder &#x1f30a; Why You\u2019ll Love It This chowder combines tender chunks of&nbsp;flaky cod,&nbsp;succulent shrimp, and&nbsp;soft potatoes&nbsp;simmered&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1935,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1934","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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