FANCY SEAFOOD CHOWDER
This is an outstanding fish chowder - I make it every Christmas Eve. It is rich and delicious, and great for company. It takes more time and effort than a regular meal, but cooks in one pot, so it is pretty easy to execute. It actually tastes better if you make it a few hours in advance and let it sit. It is adapted from an old HP recipe book, but I have tinkered with it over the past twenty years. Serve with fresh bread and a salad.
Provided by profken
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Saute bacon pieces in a large kettle or dutch oven until it starts to brown.
- Add onion and celery, saute until soft & translucent.
- Add garlic, bay leaf, thyme & sage. Stir frequently for about 1 minute.
- Stir in flour and cook for another minute or two stirring constantly. Do not let flour burn!
- Add water and clam juice. Bring to a boil and add potatoes. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- While cooking, wash and prepare seafood by cutting into bite size pieces. I usually cut fish into 1 inch cubes, and halve scallops and peel/devein shrimp.
- When potatoes are done, add fish to stock mixture & simmer for five minutes. Add other seafood and cook for two more minutes.
- Stir in half and half plus salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. Heat through and it's ready to serve. Garnish each bowl with chopped parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.8, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 415.4, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 20.7
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