yummy catfish & shrimp chowder

Name: Yummy Catfish & Shrimp Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 3 slice(s) bacon, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced, about a cup and a hal; 2 stalk(s) celery, diced, about 3/4 cup; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 5 tablespoon(s) flour, all purpose variety; 1 tablespoon(s) seasoning, such as: old bay; 2 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth; 1 cup(s) clam juice; 1/4 cup(s) crisp white wine, such as: sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, pinot gris, pinot blanc; 1 pound(s) baking potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 6 ounce(s) sweet corn, whole kernel, frozen works great; 3/4 cup(s) heavy cream, or double cream; 3 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon(s) hot sauce (franks), or to taste; 1/2 pound(s) catfish filets, cut into bite-size pieces; 1/2 pound(s) medium shrimp, shelled, deveined; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper, or to taste

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on May 11, 2016

I’ve been thinking about making a fish stew for like forever. Today I found some frozen catfish and shrimp in the walk-in, and I thought: Why not now. This soup comes together quickly, and after you prep your ingredients, you can have it from stovetop to table in under 30 minutes… So yummy. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
3 slices bacon, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced, about a cup and a hal
2 stalks celery, diced, about 3/4 cup
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons flour, all purpose variety
1 tablespoon seasoning, such as: old bay
2 cups chicken stock, not broth
1 cup clam juice
1/4 cup crisp white wine, such as: sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, pinot gris, pinot blanc
1 pound baking potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
6 ounces sweet corn, whole kernel, frozen works great
3/4 cup heavy cream, or double cream
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon hot sauce (franks), or to taste
1/2 pound catfish filets, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled, deveined
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

How To Make yummy catfish & shrimp chowder

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your ingredients.
Step 3

Place the chopped bacon in a heavy-bottomed pot, over medium heat.
Step 4

Cook until crispy.
Step 5

Remove, drain on paper towels, and reserve.
Step 6

Add the onion and celery to the pot with the bacon grease.
Step 7

Cook until the onions soften, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Step 8

Add the minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 9

Combine the flour and seasoning (Old Bay) in a bowl.
Step 10

Add to the pot.
Step 11

Stir until combined, and cooked, about 3 minutes.
Step 12

Add the chicken stock, clam juice, and wine.
Step 13

Stir and bring up to a simmer, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 14

Add the potatoes and corn.
Step 15

Allow the pot to simmer, until the potatoes are tender, about 7 to 9 minutes.
Step 16

Add the shrimp and catfish.
Step 17

Stir on the simmer for 5 additional minutes.
Step 18

Reduce heat to medium low, and add the cream, cream cheese, hot sauce, and cook until the soup is warmed through.
Step 19

Chef’s Note: Season with salt, pepper, and the cayenne, as the soup is warming.
Step 20

Chef's Tip: If you are using a strong spice mix like Old Bay, you may not need much more seasoning.
Step 21

Chef’s Note: Do not allow the soup to return to a simmer, just allow it to warm through.
Step 22

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 23

Serve in a nice bowl, and garnish with the reserved bacon. Enjoy.
Step 24

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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