chatham seafood chowder

Calais, ME
Updated on Jun 12, 2012

Here's a real simple seafood chowder from Cape Cod. The secret is fresh fish and small tender clams. Some of the big surf clams or ocean quahogs can be too tough.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1- 1-1/2 pounds fresh cod or haddock
  • 1 pound chopped clams (i've had to used canned clams before!)
  • 1 large - onion, diced
  • 3 medium - yukon gold potatoes, cubed
  • 1 quart heavy cream (omg, the cholesterol!!)

How To Make chatham seafood chowder

  • Step 1
    In large pot, add diced onions and clams with juice. Cook until onions are clear.
  • Step 2
    Add potatoes and just enough water to cover potatoes. Cook until almost cooked.
  • Step 3
    Add fish (do not stir. fish will break up). Cook for 2 minutes. Lower heat to simmer, add cream with a pad of butter.
  • Step 4
    Cover pan and once butter has melted, it's ready to serve

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