Recipes

Catfish Chowder with Sweet Corn

January 03, 2025 / catfish / freshwater / illinois / iowa

This creamy catfish chowder, infused with sweet corn and fresh herbs, is a hearty dish inspired by the Midwest’s agricultural richness.

This creamy catfish chowder, infused with sweet corn and fresh herbs, is a hearty dish inspired by the Midwest’s agricultural richness. Perfect for a cozy meal, it combines wholesome ingredients with the delicate flavor of catfish.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 catfish fillets, diced
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels (garden or locally grown)
  • 1 potato, diced (garden or locally grown)
  • 1 onion, chopped (garden or locally grown)
  • 2 cups chicken or fish stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill for garnish (garden or locally grown)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onion until translucent.
  2. Add potatoes and stock. Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
  3. Stir in sweet corn, diced catfish, and cream. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

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