Seafood Chowder of Galway Bay with Brown Soda Bread – Authentic Ireland Recipe

Ingredients for Seafood Chowder of Galway Bay with Brown Soda Bread (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) Atlantic salmon, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups smoked haddock/cod, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup and mussels/shrimp
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh dill
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Ireland seasoning (thyme, cream, cultured Irish butter)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and fresh dill for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in thyme, cream, cultured Irish butter and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Ireland's kitchen.
3. Add Atlantic salmon and smoked haddock/cod, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in and mussels/shrimp, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.