Fish Chowder with Herbed Oyster Crackers Recipe

Name: Fish Chowder with Herbed Oyster Crackers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, chopped; 2 small onion, chopped fine; 2 carrot, chopped fine; 2 celery rib, chopped fine; 4 tablespoon unsalted butter; 4 teaspoons allpurpose flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; 16 ounces bottled clam juice; 2 cups water; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 russet (baking) potatoes (about 1 pound); 1 1/2 pounds firm white fish fillet such as halibut or cod, skin discarded and flesh cut into 1inch pieces; 4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped fine; 1 1/2 cups packaged oyster crackers

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon, chopped
2 small onion, chopped fine
2 carrot, chopped fine
2 celery rib, chopped fine
4 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 teaspoons allpurpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
16 ounces bottled clam juice
2 cups water
1 cup heavy cream
2 russet (baking) potatoes (about 1 pound)
1 1/2 pounds firm white fish fillet such as halibut or cod, skin discarded and flesh cut into 1inch pieces
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped fine
1 1/2 cups packaged oyster crackers

1
To make the fish chowder:
2
In a heavy saucepan cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
3
Pour off fat and in pan cook onion, carrot, and celery in butter over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
4
Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
5
Stir in paprika and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
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Add clam juice, water, and cream and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
7
While mixture is coming to a boil, peel potato and cut into 1/4inch dice.
8
Add potato to mixture and simmer chowder, uncovered, 12 minutes.
9
Stir in fish and simmer until just cooked through,
10
about 5 minutes.
11
Stir in parsley, bacon, and salt and pepper.
12
Serve chowder with herbed oyster crackers:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
14
In a small saucepan melt butter with thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring.
15
Add crackers and toss to coat with butter.
16
On a baking sheet arrange crackers in one layer and bake in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until deep golden.

775

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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: 8 slices bacon, chopped, 2 small onion, chopped fine, 2 carrot, chopped fine, 2 celery rib, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Fish Chowder with Herbed Oyster Crackers 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!

Fish Chowder with Herbed Oyster Crackers

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Variations & substitutions

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