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Grilled Salmon Jalapeno Corn Chowder

Merry Graham

Grilled Salmon Jalapeno Corn Chowder

This Grilled Salmon Jalapeno Corn Chowder recipe by Rebecka Evans was an entry in our Family Full of Flavor Contest in spring 2024. Contest judge and home chef Merry Graham says it caught her eye, so she gave it a try and invited the neighbors over for dinner!

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Prep

1 h 40 min

Cook time

15-20 min

Pellets

Maple Bourbon

Steps

  1. Soak cedar plank in water for 30 minutes.
  2. Combine brown sugar, oil, cayenne, jalapeno, salt, pepper. Brush over salmon. Marinate for 1 hour before cooking.
  3. Heat pellet grill to 400F using Bear Mountain Maple Bourbon Pecan pellets.
  4. Grill planks for a few minutes. Place salmon on planks, close the grill, and smoke for 20 minutes or to 120F. Remove and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Flake salmon with fork. Save 1 cup for garnish and the remaining for stirring into the chowder.
  6. In Dutch oven or 12-inch cast iron skillet, lightly char the corn in oil for 7 minutes. Add onions, celery, jalapeno and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Add butter to corn mixture, and stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Add the broth, bring to boil, immediately reduce heat.
  8. Add half and half, cook 5 minutes. Add flaked salmon, simmer 10 minutes, then add sherry.
  9. To serve, top chowder with reserved salmon and wonton strips. Garnish with cilantro microgreens.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cedar plank – soaked
  • 1 large filet of Salmon – skin on
  • ¼ Cup Brown sugar
  • 1 Jalapeno – chopped
  • 1 TBSP Avocado or Canola oil
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1 Tsp Sea salt and pepper

For Chowder:

  • 1 Cup Onion – chopped
  • ½ Cup Celery – chopped
  • 2 TBSP Jalapeno – chopped
  • 1 TBSP Garlic – chopped
  • 2 Cups Corn (3 ears of corn)
  • 3 Cups Fish stock
  • 2 TBSP Avocado oil – divided
  • 2 TBSP Butter
  • ¼ Cup Flour
  • ½ Tsp Sea salt
  • ½ Tsp Pepper
  • ½ Cup Half and Half
  • 1 TBSP Sherry wine
  • Cilantro Micro-greens (Garnish)
  • 8 Wonton wrappers – cut into strips
  • 1 Cup Avocado oil – for frying
  • Bear Mountain 100% Natural Maple Bourbon Pecan Premium BBQ Wood Pellets

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