Description
A creamy, low carb seafood chowder inspired by Mediterranean flavors, packed with shrimp, scallops, and white fish, perfect for a healthy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb seafood mix (peeled shrimp, scallops, firm white fish like cod or halibut)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped small
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Dice onion, celery, and cauliflower into small, even pieces.
- Add diced onion and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped cauliflower florets, then pour in chicken or seafood broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until cauliflower starts to soften.
- Lower heat to medium-low and stir in coconut milk and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through gently without boiling vigorously.
- Gently add seafood mix to the pot. Stir carefully and simmer until seafood is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Turn off heat and stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped dill.
- Ladle chowder into bowls and optionally drizzle with extra olive oil or sprinkle more fresh dill before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend about a cup of the soup (cauliflower and broth) before adding seafood and stir it back in. Use fresh seafood for best texture; thaw frozen seafood gently overnight. Avoid overcooking seafood to prevent rubbery texture. Adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice to taste. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with added broth or coconut milk if thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: low carb, seafood chowder, creamy soup, Mediterranean, healthy dinner, keto, shrimp, scallops, white fish