CHAR-CORN-CRESS CHOWDER WITH WONTON CRACKERS

Char-Corn-Cress Chowder with Wonton Crackers image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 wonton wrappers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
One 14-ounce can creamed corn
12 ounces skinless arctic char fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups chopped watercress

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Brush the wonton wrappers with the vegetable oil and sprinkle with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cut the wanton wrappers into triangles and bake on a baking sheet until golden and crisp, about 6 minutes.
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the onions and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in the flour, 3/4 teaspoons salt and a couple turns of black pepper until well incorporated. Whisk the milk into the onions and bring to a boil. Stir in the creamed corn and bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Stir in the char and watercress and let sit until the fish is just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Serve with the wonton crackers.