Best Salmon Chowder With Yukon Gold Potatoes Recipes

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced, and rinsed well
1 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
3 small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
6 cups store-bought low-sodium fish stock or Lucinda Scala Quinn's Homemade Fish Stock
12 ounces skinless salmon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Steps:

Heat butter in a medium stockpot over medium-low heat. Cook leek and red onion until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in potatoes and carrots. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add salmon and simmer until opaque, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream to heat through. Stir in dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. Chowder can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon canola oil
20 prawn shells
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 bunch fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 lemon, peeled
1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
1/2 cup white wine
4 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large sweet onions, cut into large dice
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 stalk celery, cut into large dice
4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into large dice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 cup heavy cream
2 pounds wild king salmon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives

Steps:

For the shell stock: In a large saucepan over low heat, add the oil and sweat the prawn shells with the onion, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, lemon, and tomato for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the white wine and water and simmer for 45 minutes. Strain and reserve.
For the chowder: In a large saucepan over low heat, add the oil and sweat the onions with the bacon and celery for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the potatoes and sweat for another 5 minutes. Add the thyme, shell stock, and cream and bring to a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the salmon and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. For service, garnish with tarragon and chives.