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    Chowder de Fruits de Mer

    Atlantic seafood chowder recipe with haddock, scallops and mussels in a rich, creamy, smoky bacon broth. Acadian comfort food from the Maritimes coast.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 30 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Maritimes KitchenCategory
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    Rich seafood chowder with shrimp, scallops, mussels and fish

    Chowder came to the Maritimes with the first fishermen — the word itself likely grew from the French chaudière, the big pot that simmered over dock fires. Whatever was landed that morning went in, and the tradition of throwing everything delicious into one pot never really left.

    This is the Acadian take: haddock and scallops in a creamy, bacon-scented broth, finished with mussels that steam open right at the table. It is a bowl of pure Atlantic generosity, best eaten with crusty bread and a very large spoon.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Cook the diced bacon or salt pork in a large pot over medium heat until crisp and browned.
    2. Add the onion and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes, then stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
    3. Add the potatoes and enough water or fish stock to cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until the potatoes are almost tender.
    4. Add the haddock and scallops and simmer gently for 5 minutes until the fish begins to flake.
    5. Stir in the milk and cream and heat through without boiling, then add the mussels and cook until they open, about 3 minutes.
    6. Season with thyme, salt and pepper, discard any unopened mussels, and serve with crusty bread.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Use the best fish you can find and never let the chowder boil once the milk and cream are in — a gentle heat keeps it silky. The chowder thickens as it sits, so add a splash of milk when reheating.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook30 min
    Servings4
    CategoryMaritimes Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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