Fisherman'S Chowder Recipe

Name: Fisherman'S Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon, cut in small pieces; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 cup diced raw potato; 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can chopped clams, with liquid; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 cup crab legs or 1 cup imitation crabmeat; 1 cup shrimp; 1 cup scallops, halved/quartered (Any other shellfish you like); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 2 1/2 cups milk (I like to use a portion of Half & Half and balance with milk); 1/3 cup instant mashed potatoes, to thicken

Servings: persons

1/4 lb bacon, cut in small pieces
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced raw potato
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can chopped clams, with liquid
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup crab legs or 1 cup imitation crabmeat
1 cup shrimp
1 cup scallops, halved/quartered (Any other shellfish you like)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 1/2 cups milk (I like to use a portion of Half & Half and balance with milk)
1/3 cup instant mashed potatoes, to thicken

1
In a heavy soup pot or kettle, brown the bacon for 5 minutes.
2
Add the paprika, onion and potato, sauteing until potato and onions are soft and bacon is cooked.
3
Add the clams, wine, crab legs, shrimp, scallops and any other seafood or fish.
4
Season with salt and pepper, bay leaf and thyme.
5
Stir in the milk and heat over low flame, stirring constantly.
6
Do not allow mixture to boil.
7
When seafood and fish are thoroughly heated through, thicken chowder by adding instant potatoes.
8
Remove bay leaf and serve.
9
Chowder may be prepared ahead, refrigerated, then reheated in a crock pot or over very low heat.

384

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb bacon, cut in small pieces, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 cup diced raw potato, and more.

Yes, Fisherman'S 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!

Fisherman'S Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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