Quick Alaska Salmon Chowder
This quick Alaska salmon chowder is creamy, smoky and just right for a cozy wintertime meal. Don’t toss the liquid from the canned salmon - it’s packed with flavor!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska salmon
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 3 cups skim milk
- 2 cups (8 oz.) frozen hash brown potatoes with peppers and onions (O’Brien style)
- 1 can (8 oz.) drained or 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper or pepper blend seasoning
- 1/4 cup bacon bits, divided
- 2 Tablespoons sherry, if desired
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 393 |
| Total fat | 11g |
| Saturated fat | 4g |
| Calories from fat | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg |
| Protein | 34g |
| Carbohydrates | 39g |
| Fiber | 3.5g |
| Sodium | 1314mg |
| Calcium | 505mg |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1850mg |
Instructions
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Step 1 Prepare the salmon
Drain the salmon, reserving liquid; discard skin and bones (if any). Break salmon into chunks and set aside.
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Step 2 Cook the onions
Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 minutes.
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Step 3 Thicken chowder and simmer
Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add milk and salmon liquid, bring to a low boil. Stir in potatoes, corn, seasonings, and 2 tablespoons bacon bits. Return to simmer, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in salmon and sherry, if desired; heat through.
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Step 4 Serve and garnish
Ladle chowder into bowls and sprinkle with remaining bacon bits.
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Step 5 Spicy Variation
Add Cajun or southwest seasoning and red pepper flakes to taste.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 393 |
| Total fat | 11g |
| Saturated fat | 4g |
| Calories from fat | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg |
| Protein | 34g |
| Carbohydrates | 39g |
| Fiber | 3.5g |
| Sodium | 1314mg |
| Calcium | 505mg |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1850mg |
