Elegant Gluten-Free Irish Dinner Feast: Luscious Seafood Chowder, Wholesome Colcannon & Delectable Sticky Toffee Pudding

Allergens

Shellfish, Gluten (from alternative options)

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh fish fillets (cod, haddock, or halibut)
• 3 cups gluten
• free seafood broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb fresh shellfish (shrimp, mussels, or clams)
• 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups gluten
• free Irish Colcannon mix (cabbage, kale, and leeks)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup gluten
• free all
• purpose flour
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup gluten
• free toffee bits

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing the seafood chowder. In a large saucepan, heat 2 cups of seafood broth and add the fish fillets. Poach gently over medium heat until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and flake into large pieces.
2. In the same saucepan, melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, and garlic until softened. Stir in the remaining seafood broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
3. Slowly whisk in flour to create a roux, cooking for 1 2 minutes. Add dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Then, add poached fish and shellfish. Cook until the shellfish opens or is cooked through, about 5 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. For the colcannon, boil potatoes in a separate pot of water for 10 12 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with butter until smooth. In another pan, sauté the gluten free Irish Colcannon mix until wilted. Combine with mashed potatoes and season to taste.
5. Finally, prepare the sticky toffee pudding by combining brown sugar, butter, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the mixture boils, remove from heat and whisk in gluten free all purpose flour until smooth. Fold in the toffee bits and pour into a greased baking dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Chef’s Insight

To ensure a velvety texture in the seafood chowder, use a whisk or immersion blender to blend some of the mixture into a smooth consistency. For an extra touch, add a few drops of green food coloring to the mashed potatoes to mimic the traditional Irish green color.

Notes

This gluten-free Irish dinner is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. The flavors and textures of each dish complement one another, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.