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Seafood Chowder — traditional dish from Galway, Ireland
Soup Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪32gProtein
🌾25gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy 🐟 Fish 🦐 Shellfish

Seafood Chowder

How to order / say it
Say it Brocann Feamainne — [BROH-kahn Feh-WAHN-na]
Order I'd like the Seafood Chowder, please.
Locally Ba mhaith liom an Brocann Feamainne, le do thoil.
Say locally

A creamy soup with a mix of local seafood, potatoes, and herbs.

Why try it?

Galway's proximity to the Atlantic means seafood plays a pivotal role in its culinary identity. This chowder encapsulates the city's maritime spirit and the local affinity for sea-inspired flavors.

How it tastes

The chowder is rich and velvety, blending sweet seafood with the savory earthiness of potatoes and onions, enhanced by fresh herbs. Each spoonful delivers a taste of the sea, making it a hearty and satisfying dish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Seafood chowder has roots in early maritime culture, made by fishermen on boats since the 1800s. Utilizing fresh catches and available pantry items, it has evolved into a beloved dish across coastal Ireland, particularly in port cities like Galway.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 300 g mixed seafood
  • 🥕 200 g potatoes
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🥛 200 ml cream
  • 🥛 30 g butter
  • 500 ml fish broth
  • 🌿 10 g parsley

Method

  1. 1 Sauté the onions in butter until translucent.
  2. 2 Add diced potatoes and fish broth; simmer until potatoes are tender.
  3. 3 Stir in the mixed seafood and cream, cooking until seafood is done.
  4. 4 Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

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