Cleaning Your Catch & Hearty Sweet Corn & Salmon Chowder Recipe

1. Before you begin you will want to gather the equipment needed to clean the fish. Remember to always practice good hygiene and clean your utensils and cutting board properly after handling raw fish.

Here is a list of things you will need

• sharp knife,
• cutting board
• paper towels
• pair of tweezers or pliers
   

2. You’ll want to start by rinsing the salmon under cold water. This will help to remove any loose scales and debris. When you are finished rinsing the fish off, pat it dry with paper towels.

3. Lay the salmon on the cutting board, belly-side down. Using your sharp knife, make a shallow incision behind the gills and cut along the belly towards the tail.

4. Open up the salmon and gently remove the guts with your hands, being careful not to puncture the intestines. You can either discard the guts or use them for other purposes if desired.

5. Next, locate the bloodline, which is the dark strip running along the center of the fillet. This part can have a strong flavor, so you can either remove it completely or partially for a milder taste. To remove it, insert your knife just above the bloodline and slice along it, lifting it away as you go.

6. Once the bloodline is removed, use the tweezers or pliers to remove any remaining pin bones from the fillet. Run your fingers gently along the flesh to locate the bones and pull them out firmly and swiftly in the opposite direction they are pointing.

7. Finally, rinse the salmon fillet under cold water to remove any remaining scales, blood, or bones. Pat it dry with paper towels, and now it's ready to be cooked or prepared according to your needs.

If you’re looking for a delicious yet simple way to prepare your salmon, try this hearty and delicious recipe for Sweet Corn and Salmon Chowder. It’s a perfect way to utilize salmon in an unconventional way.

*Note… Because we live in the remote Alaska outback it is essential that we stock up on our grocery items when the opportunity presents itself. A trip to the grocery store may only happen once every 6 weeks or maybe longer in the winter. Because of this, I look for ways to free up freezer space in any way I can. In this recipe, I choose to use canned vegetables and canned salmon. We usually can our salmon harvest a couple of times throughout the summer months. It’s a really simple way to eliminate waste and ensures that we have access to a great source of protein that lasts us all winter long. Feel free to substitute fresh for canned if that’s what you prefer. Canned foods are not only convenient they are typically lower in price compared to fresh versions of the food. If you are worried about the sodium level in your canned foods, you can drain and rinse the food before using it. Canned products can be drained and rinsed in a colander, and this will reduce sodium greatly. There are also multiple varieties when choosing canned foods, including low-sodium, reduced-sodium, or no-added-salt.

Our Family’s Recipe for Sweet Corn and Salmon Chowder:

This is a Quick, Easy, One Pot Meal…Use a Large Soup Pot or Dutch Oven.

Ingredients Needed:

3 Cups Chicken Stock
2 Cups Cream or Half & Half
1 Can Sweet Corn
1 Can Cream Corn
4 Slices Bacon
1 Can Cooked Whole Potatoes
1 Can Cream of Celery Soup
½ to 1 Cup Sugar (Measure with your heart. It all depends on how sweet you like it.)
1 Salmon Filet (Use fresh or canned. When using fresh salmon slice it into small strips, add it to chowder and cook until it is no longer opaque. It will naturally flake once it's cooked.)

Cut Bacon into Small Strips and Cook Until Crisp. (Don’t drain off fat)

Add Chicken Stock to Bacon Pieces and Cook Over Medium Heat.

Add the Salmon, Potatoes, Corn, Cream Corn, Cream of Celery Soup and Sugar *If using fresh potatoes…peel and dice them up. Cook in Broth/Bacon Mixture Until Tender (10 minutes) and Then Add the Other Ingredients.

Once the Potatoes and Salmon are Cooked Thoroughly, Turn the Heat to Low and Add the Cream or the Half & Half.

Stir frequently. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste. and Additional Sugar If Needed.

 Once it’s Heated Through it's Ready to Serve…Enjoy a Bread Bowl for an added level of heartiness.

6 1-cup Servings