Fancy Seafood Chowder Recipe

Name: Fancy Seafood Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices thick cut bacon, diced into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 -4 stalks celery, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 medium potatoes, peeled & cut into 3/4 inch cubes; 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 2 cups water; 1 lb firm white fish (like halibut); 1 lb fresh seafood (I prefer shrimp and scallops); 2 cups half-and-half (1 pint); salt and black pepper, to taste; cayenne pepper; chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

4 slices thick cut bacon, diced into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
3 -4 stalks celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 medium potatoes, peeled & cut into 3/4 inch cubes
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
2 cups water
1 lb firm white fish (like halibut)
1 lb fresh seafood (I prefer shrimp and scallops)
2 cups half-and-half (1 pint)
salt and black pepper, to taste
cayenne pepper
chopped fresh parsley

1
Saute bacon pieces in a large kettle or dutch oven until it starts to brown.
2
Add onion and celery, saute until soft & translucent.
3
Add garlic, bay leaf, thyme & sage. Stir frequently for about 1 minute.
4
Stir in flour and cook for another minute or two stirring constantly. Do not let flour burn!
5
Add water and clam juice. Bring to a boil and add potatoes. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
6
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.
7
When potatoes are done, add fish to stock mixture & simmer for five minutes. Add other seafood and cook for two more minutes.
8
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.
9
Enjoy!

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 4 slices thick cut bacon, diced into 1/4 inch pieces, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 -4 stalks celery, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Fancy 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!

Fancy Seafood Chowder

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