CHESAPEAKE CHOWDER

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This dish represents our attempt to feature the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay all in one bowl. Obviously, it would be impossible to include all of the wonderful food products, grown and harvested from the Delmarva Peninsula. This chowder does include some of the more notable products. Chesapeake fish, crabmeat and shellfish, Silver Queen corn and Virginia ham are included. You can leave out the cream if you like and replace it with more fish stock or water. It will not be as rich, but the flavor will be fine. The concept with this chowder is to utilize local food products. You can substitute Chincoteague oysters for Blue Points or Kumamoto or even use clams. Cod, halibut or even salmon can replace the rockfish. Use whatever products are local, fresh and in season.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings (8 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 22

18 Chincoteague oysters, or Blue Point or Kumamoto
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium leek, diced, white part only
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
3 shallots, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon fresh picked thyme leaves
5 strips bacon, diced
3 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3 cups fish stock
2 cups clam juice (bottled is fine)
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
2 ounces Virginia ham, finely diced
2 cups fresh-shucked corn
1 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sherry
4 drops hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1 pound rockfish or striped bass fillets, skinned and cut into 1-inch cubes
16 ounces jumbo lump crab meat (picked for shells)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Sea salt
Cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Shuck the oysters and strain the liquor through a fine mesh sieve. Reserve oysters and liquid separately.
  • In a saute pan, add the butter and heat until bubbling. Add the leeks, onions, shallots, and thyme and cook until transparent. In a separate large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook until crisp. Lower the heat, add the flour and cook the "roux" for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the fish stock, clam juice, oyster liquor, white wine, potatoes, and Virginia ham. Raise heat to high and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked leek-onion mixture and reduce all by 1/4. Add the corn and cook for 4 minutes. Add the cream, sherry, and hot sauce and cook 4 more minutes, stirring so as not to scorch. Add the rockfish, crabmeat and oysters and cook a minute or two. Check salt and pepper, noting that the ham is very salty so the chowder won't need much.
  • Serve in 6 warm soup terrines and garnish with the chopped chives. Serve with corn breadsticks or common crackers.

Jaxx Seath
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5/5 stars! This chowder is a must-try for seafood lovers.


Ade miju
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This chowder is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.


FaiZU Rahman
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I love the addition of fresh herbs to this chowder. It really brightens up the flavor.


Goddy Godelo
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I wasn't sure about the combination of seafood and corn, but it works really well in this chowder. The corn adds a sweetness that balances out the brininess of the seafood.


Afidu Kalamu
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This chowder is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. The seafood is fresh and flavorful, and the broth is rich and creamy.


Toya Mechell
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I made this chowder in a slow cooker, and it turned out perfect. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Tammy Muse
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This chowder is a bit spicy, but I love it that way. If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the cayenne pepper.


Snethemba Ndlangisa
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I love the smoky flavor of the bacon in this chowder.


Best of Both worlds
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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, celery, and onions, and it turned out great.


Samuel Kallon
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I've never made chowder before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Jaramie Sua
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This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Margaret Onyinye
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I loved this chowder. The broth is so rich and flavorful.


Tee Kanini
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This chowder is so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of Old Bay seasoning.


Martez Dunston
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I made this chowder for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Mr Allamin
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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I added some cooked salmon and tilapia, and it turned out great.


Ntest tharu
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5 stars! This chowder is one of the best I've ever had.


Dave Hourihan
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This chowder is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it!


Lorese Braddock
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I'm so glad I did! The chowder is creamy and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly.


Jasmine Khan
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I've made this chowder several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Stephanie Francois
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This chowder is a seafood lover's dream! It's packed with crab, shrimp, and clams, and the broth is rich and flavorful. I love the addition of corn and potatoes, which give the chowder a hearty and satisfying texture.


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