Manhattan Seafood Chowder

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
A Hearty Manhattan Seafood Chowder Recipe
in Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 slices bacon
2 cups celery , diced
1 red bell pepper
2 cups onions , diced
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 cod fish fillets or 1 any other firm white fish fillet , cut into chunks
4 cups water ( or mixture of chicken broth and water )
1 can plum tomatoes
2 cans diced tomatoes
16 ounces fresh clams , chopped or
2 cans chopped clams or ( 10 ounce ) cans baby clams
1 bottle clam juice
5 red potatoes , cut into small chunks
3 carrots , diced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Mrs . Dash seasoning mix
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon oregano flakes
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
louisiana hot sauce ( to your preference )
1/2 lb small shrimp
salt
pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
347
Sugar
8g
Fat
10g
The Manhattan Seafood Chowder is a popular dish in North America, particularly along the East coast. It is named after Manhattan, New York, and is known for its tomato-based broth and variety of seafood used in the recipe. This chowder typically includes fish, clams, shrimp, and other shellfish along with vegetables such as carrots, celery, and potatoes. The broth is made from a mixture of water and clam juice with spices like paprika, Old Bay Seasoning, and red pepper flakes. The perfect comfort food for any seafood lover, this chowder is satisfying and full of flavor.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside.
2.Add in the celery, red bell pepper, onions, and garlic to the bacon fat. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
3.Add in the chunks of fish and cook until the fish is opaque.
4.Add in the water (or chicken broth and water mixture), plum tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chopped clams, clam juice, potatoes, carrots, paprika, Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, Old Bay Seasoning, oregano flakes, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce.
5.Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 mins until the potatoes are cooked through.
6.Stir in the shrimp and heat through.
7.Add salt and pepper to taste and serve the chowder topped with the crumbled bacon.

PROS

This Manhattan Seafood Chowder is hearty, flavorful, and packed with nutrients from the variety of seafood and vegetables used in the recipe.
It is also easy to make and perfect for a cold evening.

CONS

This dish requires a bit of preparation with all the chopping of vegetables and seafood required.
It may also be higher in sodium due to the addition of canned clams and clam juice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Manhattan Seafood Chowder is high in protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals from the seafood and vegetables used in the recipe. Fish consumption has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. The addition of garlic and red pepper flakes may also have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting benefits.

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