How to Make Leftover Grilled Salmon Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. One of the best ways to use leftover grilled salmon is to turn it into a comforting and flavorful chowder. This Leftover Grilled Salmon Chowder recipe is a great way to use up any extra fish from your BBQ and turn it into a hearty and satisfying meal.

This chowder is creamy, rich, and packed with tender salmon, potatoes, and vegetables. The smoky flavor from the grilled salmon adds a depth of flavor to ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 small red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cooked salmon fillet, flaked
  • 1 ¼ cups frozen peas
  • 1 ¼ cups frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; saute onion and celery in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour, salt, and pepper to onion mixture and stir until well-combined.
  • Slowly whisk milk into onion mixture; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, flaked salmon, peas, corn, and dill; cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir Swiss cheese and Cheddar cheese into chowder until cheese is melted and heated through, about 5 minutes. Ladle chowder into bowls and garnish with green onion.
  • Nutrition

    389 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 417mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 358mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1215mg