Ingredients and Weight:
- Sweet potatoes: 2 large (about 500g each)
- White fish fillets: 300g (such as cod or haddock)
- Clams or mussels: 250g (fresh, cleaned)
- Cream: 500ml
- Butter: 100g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- White pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Thyme: 1 sprig (optional)
- Diced onions and celery for flavoring (optional)
- Fresh or frozen vegetables like corn, peas, or carrots (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are boiling, prepare the seafood by cleaning and cutting into appropriate bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, melt the butter and add diced onions and celery (if using). Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the pot and stir well.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the seafood, thyme sprig, salt, white pepper, and black pepper. Stir gently and cook until the seafood is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot in bowls with a sprinkle of fresh herbs (such as parsley) on top, if desired.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, based on 8 servings total)
- Calories: Approximately 450 calories per serving (depending on added ingredients)
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 25g
(Note: Nutritional information may vary based on specific ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and rich in flavor, with a sweet-savory blend from the sweet potatoes and seafood.
- Comforting and hearty, perfect for colder weather or a special meal.
- Can be customized with various seafood choices and additional vegetables for a varied experience.
User Comments:
- "This dish was so creamy and delicious! The sweet potatoes added a unique sweetness to the chowder."
- "I loved the combination of seafood and sweet potatoes. It was a unique yet comforting dish."
- "The creaminess of the chowder was perfect, and the addition of fresh herbs on top gave it a great finishing touch."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh seafood that is properly cleaned and cooked to avoid foodborne illnesses.
- Adjust seasoning according to preference, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
- If using frozen vegetables, add them during the last few minutes of cooking to retain their color and texture.
