New England Seafood Chowder - The Real Deal Recipe

Name: New England Seafood Chowder - The Real Deal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs white fish fillets, washed and cut into 2 inch pieces (bass, cod, or haddock); 2 cups fish stock; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 lb clam, minced; 3 cups half-and-half; 2 cups red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1/2 lb fresh sea scallop, chopped; 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped; 1/2 lb lobster meat; salt; pepper; parsley

Servings: persons

2 lbs white fish fillets, washed and cut into 2 inch pieces (bass, cod, or haddock)
2 cups fish stock
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 lb clam, minced
3 cups half-and-half
2 cups red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 lb fresh sea scallop, chopped
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
1/2 lb lobster meat
salt
pepper
parsley

1
In a large, heavy pot, place the fish and stock and bring to a boil. Cover pot and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Remove fish with a slotted spoon and set aside. Remove and reserve the stock.
2
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and saute until tender. Add the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 4 minutes. Add reserved stock and mix well. Add potatoes, bay leaf and parsley and cook until potatoes are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add scallops and shrimp. Cook until tender. Add clams and lobster and stir well.
3
In a saucepan, heat half & half over medium heat until hot and add to the seafood mixture. Cook chowder, stirring frequently until slightly thickened and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle chowder into bowls and garnish with parsley.

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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

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.

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 white fish fillets, washed and cut into 2 inch pieces (bass, cod, or haddock), 2 cups fish stock, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, New England Seafood Chowder - The Real Deal 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!

New England Seafood Chowder - The Real Deal

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