Salmon Jalapeño Corn Chowder Recipe
January is National Soup Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a warm and flavorful bowl of Salmon Jalapeño and Corn Chowder? This hearty and comforting soup is perfect for chilly winter days. To make things easier, I’m using pre-planked and seasoned salmon from Cedar Bay Grilling Company for an effortless burst of flavor. Can’t find this product in your area? No problem! You can pan-sear a lovely piece of salmon that works beautifully. While the recipe includes several ingredients and steps, it’s well worth the effort for its incredible flavor and satisfaction. Enjoy the ideal blend of spice, sweetness, and rich salmon goodness in every spoonful!
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups Cedar Bay Sugar and Spicy Grilled Salmon
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic chopped
- 2 cups corn cut fresh from the cob
- 3 cups vegetable chicken or fish stock (see notes for more info)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 8 wonton wrappers
- 1 cup canola oil for frying wonton wraps cut into strips
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup whole milk or half and half
- 1 tablespoon sherry wine
INSTRUCTIONS
- Grill the Cedar Bay Grilling Company Sugar and Spice Atlantic Planked Salmon according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once done, remove it from heat and flake it with a fork.
- While the salmon is cooking, chop celery, onions, jalapeno, and mince the garlic. Cut corn from the cob.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add one tablespoon olive oil. Cook celery, onions, garlic, and jalapeno until translucent. Remove from pan and set aside on a plate.
- Add one tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and cook corn until kernels are caramelized (slightly charred).
- Return cooked vegetable mixture to saucepan. Stir to combine. Add two tablespoons of butter and flour. Stir, cooking for 3-5 minutes to remove the floury taste.
- Add the broth, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat immediately
- Add one cup flaked salmon to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes
- Add whole milk or half and half milk and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Season with more salt and pepper to taste
- Heat one cup canola oil in a small saucepan. Cut wonton wrappers into thin strips and fry them until crisp. Drain the fried strips on a paper towel and set aside until ready to plate. If it is more convenient, you can buy packaged wontons.
- Right before serving, add one tablespoon of sherry wine to the chowder. Stir to combine.
- Serve chowder with fried wonton strips.*NOTES: I used chicken stock because I had it on hand, but any flavorful stock or broth will do.
Cedar Bay Grilling Company products should be available at the following local markets: Kroger, Publix, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Ralph’s, Giant, Giant Eagle, Stop n’ Shop, and Roche Bros.
