Salmon and Corn Chowder
This chowder is easy to make and requires only one pot. The salmon comes out tender and is a good match with the dill and potatoes. For a smokier flavor, roast the ears of corn directly over the fire before removing the kernels. If you don't have fresh salmon, frozen will work fine, or you can use smoked salmon. If using smoked salmon, cut back on the salt for seasoning.
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
8 ounces unpeeled small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper
1 bunch green onions, coarsely chopped, including half of greens
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (about 2 ears)
4 cups fish or chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
2 pounds salmon fillets, skin and pin bones removed, cut into 2-inch pieces
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
- Prepare a campfire or wood-fired grill for cooking with indirect heat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat and sauté the celery for 3 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the green onions and corn and add 2 cups of the stock.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are almost tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the cream and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the salmon and lemon zest and simmer gently until the salmon is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add more stock as needed and lemon juice to taste.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve in bowls, topped with the dill.
Source Information: Reprinted with permission from Wood-Fired Cooking: Techniques and Recipes for the Grill, Backyard Oven, Fireplace, and Campfire by Mary Karlin, copyright © 2009. Photography copyright © 2009 by Ed Anderson. Published by Ten Speed Press.