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Saturday, September 14, 2013

Seafood Red Chowder



Seafood Red Chowder
 
Ingredients
  • clams, lobster, white fish, shrimp, various seafood in season
  • clam juice
  • turkey bacon and regular bacon
  • onion
  • celery
  • red bell pepper
  • carrots
  • garlic
  • bay leaves
  • dried oregano leaves
  • fresh thyme
  • crushed red pepper
  • potatoes
  • black pepper, cumin, paprika
  • salt
In a large heavy pot add bacon and render until golden and crispy.
Add onions, celery, bell pepper and carrots and cook until vegetables are softened.
Do not allow to caramelize/to color.
Add garlic, bay leaves oregano, thyme and crushed red pepper.
Increase heat to high and add potatoes, clam juice and bring to a boil, covered.
Cook until potatoes are tender and the broth has thickened somewhat.
Add tomatoes.
Remove the pot from the heat and add fish & seafood and parsley, season with pepper and salt, as needed to taste.
Allow chowder to sit for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld, then reheat slowly over low fire if necessary. Do not allow to boil.
*** pictured with added lobster meat
 

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