Big Kahuna Seafood Chowder Recipe

Name: Big Kahuna Seafood Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs halibut, skinless fillet; 1 lb chopped clam; 1 lb shrimp; 1 lb crabmeat; 5 slices bacon; 4 ears corn; 4 cups cubed potatoes; 5 medium carrots; 5 stalks celery; 1 large onion; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons savory; Old Bay Seasoning; cornstarch; 8 cups water; 2 cups heavy cream

Servings: persons

2 lbs halibut, skinless fillet
1 lb chopped clam
1 lb shrimp
1 lb crabmeat
5 slices bacon
4 ears corn
4 cups cubed potatoes
5 medium carrots
5 stalks celery
1 large onion
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons savory
Old Bay Seasoning
cornstarch
8 cups water
2 cups heavy cream

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Make the Stock.
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Shuck corn, and then cut corn from the cob, I ended up with 4 c cut corn, chopped the cobs in half and add them to 8 C boiling water, boil 30 minutes.
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Fry bacon, crispy, chop onions and celery while frying, remove bacon and add onions/celery to bacon grease and simmer till tender, while chopping up potatoes, carrots.
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Remove cobs from broth, add onions/celery/potatoes/carrots/corn, cook until tender, chop up fish.
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Add savory, salt/ pepper to taste, and chopped bacon.
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4.Add clams, crab, shrimp, and then halibut, simmer until halibut begins to flake.
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Add heavy cream around the outside of the pan and stir gently through.
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I like thick chowder, so I blended about a half cup corn starch with water and added it slowly to the chowder and cooked until the right thickness, you can adjust to your liking.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs halibut, skinless fillet, 1 lb chopped clam, 1 lb shrimp, 1 lb crabmeat, and more.

Yes, Big Kahuna Seafood Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Big Kahuna Seafood Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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