Fisketorget-Inspired Norwegian Seafood Chowder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-14 · Updated 2026-07-14

A hearty seafood chowder rich with fresh fish, shrimp, and potatoes, inspired by the famous Bergen fish market flavors. This Norwegian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs cod fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks, shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz cod fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cups fish stock or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 diced celery stalks, 1 diced carrot, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
3. Step 3: Gradually whisk in 4 cups fish stock or vegetable broth, ensuring no lumps form. Add 2 diced medium potatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Step 4: Add 12 oz cod chunks and 8 oz shrimp to the pot, simmer gently for 5 minutes until seafood is cooked through.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Heat through for 2 more minutes before serving hot.