Salmon Chowder

Salmon Chowder
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Salmon Chowder a try. One serving contains 424 calories, 39g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 40% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of half-and-half, onion, oyster crackers, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the half & half you could follow this main course with the Coconut Cream Pie Made With Half & Half as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet.

Instructions

1
Brown bacon in a deep, heavy-bottomed sauce pot until crisp.
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Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Cook onion and celery in the bacon fat in the same pot until onion is translucent.
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Add potatoes and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; do not brown.
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Add carrots and broth and bring to a boil, and then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
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Add milk, half-and-half, salmon, parsley, dill and pepper. Simmer over low heat 5 to 8 minutes or until fish is cooked through and liquid is steaming, but not boiling.
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Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with crispy bacon pieces and chives.
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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Salmon. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. One wine you could try is Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay. It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 30 dollars.
Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay
Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay
Chardonnay Les Grandes Coutures is from three plots bordering Meursault with vine ages from 15 to 51 years. Soils are predominantly argile (clay), bringing weight and texture to this Bourgogne Blanc.The 2015 vintage shows aromas of ripe melon, hazelnut, and lemon custard, and tend to be broader and more textural than wines from neighboring villages. Aging small French oak barrels lends notes of toast and vanilla.White Burgundy, with its richness, texture, and toasted flavors pairs well with light fish and shellfish and can counterbalance cream-based sauces. Oak-aged Chardonnay from warmer climates lends itself well to grilled fish, starches, butter, and toasted nuts.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score67
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