In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke nostalgia and comfort quite like a steaming bowl of fish chowder. Hailing from the bustling streets of Manhattan, the Manhattan Fish Chowder stands tall with its medley of succulent seafood, tender vegetables, and a tantalizing broth. This article embarks on a journey to discover the perfect recipe for this classic dish, promising a flavorful harmony of fish, potatoes, and smoky bacon. Along the way, we'll explore the nuances of choosing the right ingredients, from the freshest fish to the crispiest bacon, and uncover the secrets of creating a broth that bursts with oceanic goodness.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
POTATO FISH CHOWDER
Something warm on those cold winter days! I've used this recipe to also make oyster stew. It turned out better than expected.
Provided by Donna Nagel Roberts
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Fish Chowder Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter in a 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic in melted butter until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir flour into the vegetable mixture until the vegetables are evenly coated. Pour clam juice and water into the saucepan; whisk until smooth. Add potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme to the mixture. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Gently stir cod into the soup. Place a cover on the saucepan and cook until the cod is flaky, about 8 minutes.
- Pour milk into the soup; stir. Simmer soup until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Remove bay leaf to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 404.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
MANHATTAN FISH CHOWDER
Chunks of tilapia are added to this traditional tomato-based soup in the final minutes of simmering. The fish cooks quickly, without breaking apart.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large 5-quart pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-low heat until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon off and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add onion and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juice (breaking tomatoes up with a spoon), clam juice, and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil.
- Add potatoes and thyme; reduce heat to simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add tilapia; cover, and cook until opaque and flaky, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. With a ladle, spoon solids and liquid into 6 soup bowls; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 21 g
MANHATTAN SEAFOOD CHOWDER
Steps:
- Scrub clams well and line a large sieve with a double thickness of cheesecloth. In an 8-quart heavy kettle with a lid steam clams in water, covered, stirring occasionally, until they have just opened, 8 to 10 minutes. Discard any unopened clams and drain remainder in lined sieve set over a bowl. Reserve clam juice. Remove two thirds clams from shells (leave remainder in shells). Transfer all clams to another bowl and partially cover with foil. Clams may be prepared up to this point 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Wipe kettle clean with paper towels and discard cheesecloth.
- Cut bacon crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide slices. Cut onions into 1/2-inch cubes and mince garlic. Peel potatoes and turnips and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Trim fennel stalks flush with bulbs, discarding stalks, and core bulbs. Halve bulbs lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. In kettle cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- In fat remaining in kettle cook onion and garlic over moderate heat, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes, turnips, fennel, and reserved clam juice and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain tomatoes in sieve set over a bowl and reserve juice. Chop tomatoes and add to vegetables with juice, wine, tomato paste, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Chowder may be made up to this point 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Return chowder to simmer before proceeding.
- Cut halibut into 2-inch cubes and remove any bones. Chop parsley or cilantro. Add halibut and clams to chowder, stirring gently to combine well, and cook until halibut is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in parsley or cilantro and serve chowder sprinkled with bacon.
MANHATTAN FISH CHOWDER
The original (base) recipe came from Food Everyday Jan/2006 issue. I made just a few changes to suit our tastes...and it became a perfect fish stew!!
Provided by katie in the UP
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot or dutch oven, cook bacon over med heat until browned and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels and discard all but 1 tsp of fat.
- Add onion, carrots, bell pepper and garlic. cook until softened about 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and their juice(breaking tomatoes up with a spoon), clam juice and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to boil.
- Add potatoes, dried thyme and pepper flakes; reduce heat for a simmer. cook until potatoes are tender, but not falling apart. (15 to 20 minutes).
- Add fish; cover and cook until opaque and flaky, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh thyme.
- Serve with crusty bread!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.6, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 517.4, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 18.1
MANHATTAN SEAFOOD CHOWDER
This is an excellent recipe given to me by a friend. I've made several adaptations, and love the way the house smells when this is cooking. Serve with a loaf of crusty French Bread, tossed green salad and supper's ready ! And I think Ann D.'s suggestion to add some diced red bell pepper and a few dashes of hot sauce is an excellent idea !!! I've made the changes below.
Provided by Hungarian Gypsy
Categories Chowders
Time 2h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Cut bacon into small pieces and fry in pan.
- Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
- Saute celery, red bell pepper, onions and garlic in small amount of bacon grease for several minutes to sweat.
- Add fish and lightly sear.
- Add water or chicken broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, clam juice, clams and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add potatoes and carrots.
- Season with paprika, red pepper flakes, Old Bay, oregano and hot sauce.
- Simmer until potatoes and carrots are almost tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add shrimp 15 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the right fish: Use a firm, white fish for this chowder, such as cod, haddock, or pollock.
- Roast the fingerling potatoes: Roasting the fingerling potatoes adds a delicious crispy texture to the chowder.
- Make the bacon relish ahead of time: The bacon relish can be made up to 3 days in advance, so it's a great time-saver.
- Use a good quality fish stock: The fish stock is the base of the chowder, so using a good quality stock is essential.
- Don't overcook the fish: The fish should be cooked just until it flakes easily with a fork. Overcooking will make the fish tough.
- Serve the chowder hot: Manhattan fish chowder is best served hot, with a sprinkling of fresh herbs.
Conclusion:
Manhattan fish chowder is a classic American dish that is perfect for a cold night. This recipe is easy to follow and makes a delicious and hearty chowder. The roasted fingerling potatoes and bacon relish add a unique touch that makes this chowder extra special. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this Manhattan fish chowder a try.
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