Description
This Creamy Blackened Salmon Chowder is a delightful and comforting dish, bursting with flavors from wild-caught sockeye salmon, tender gnocchi, and sweet corn. It’s an easy, wholesome meal that’s perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. wild-caught sockeye salmon
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning, homemade or store-bought
- 1 tablespoon raw honey, organic
- 2 garlic cloves, whole or minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning, homemade or store-bought
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- sea salt, to taste
- 4 tbsps organic all-purpose flour
- 1 (16 oz.) package packages potato gnocchi, homemade or store-bought
- 3 cups frozen corn, sweet or regular
- 4 cups organic chicken stock or bone broth
- 1 ½ cups organic heavy cream
- 1 cup organic sharp cheddar, shredded or freshly-grated
- 1 cup organic mild cheddar, shredded or freshly-grated
- roasted jalapeños, sliced
- roasted corn
- shredded blackened salmon
- chopped scallions (aka green onions)
- fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a small baking sheet with foil.
- Season the rinsed and patted dry salmon with olive oil, blackened seasoning, raw honey, and garlic cloves, rubbing until coated. Place salmon on the baking sheet.
- Roast the salmon on the top rack for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes apart easily.
- Remove from oven and shred the salmon using two forks, keeping some aside for topping if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the gnocchi with peeled and chopped Yukon or Russet potatoes if you prefer.
This chowder can be garnished with additional roasted corn, jalapeños, and fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
