Courtesy of Cavendish Farms.
Directions for: World Famous PEI Potato Shellfish Chowder
Ingredients
2 cups Cavendish Farms Chunky Diced Potatoes
cup white onion, diced
cup celery, diced
cup butter
cup milk
1 cups 35% cream
1 lb(s) shellfish (lobster/crab/scallops/shrimp), prepared
cup fish stock
2 Tbsp oyster sauce
cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 Tbsp flour
tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
tsp each salt and pepper
Directions
1. Place butter, onions, celery and Cavendish Farms Chunky Diced Potatoes in a large non-stick skillet or frying pan on the stove top over medium heat and cook for 4-5 minutes. Note: Cook evenly, stirring frequently to cook the ingredients so as to not brown them. Reduce heat if necessary to avoid any browning.
2. Transfer sauted mixture to stock pot, add shellfish and season with salt and pepper.
3. Place on stove top over medium heat and stir frequently allowing it to cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. During that time slowly add fish stock to the pot to prevent browning. Note: add fish stock as needed to avoid browning and/or slightly reduce temperature.
5. Add thyme and half of the parsley and cook for 1-2 minutes stirring frequently.
6. Add milk, cream and oyster sauce and cook for 6-8 minutes stirring regularly.
7. Add flour slowly, mixing well, and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Note: If a thicker consistency of soup is preferred, leave on the stove top until desired consistency is achieved.
8. Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve. Note: Shellfish to be pre-cooked (deveined, shelled, etc.) and chopped into - 1 pcs. Note: Canned, frozen (then thawed) or purchased pre-cooked shellfish can be substituted.
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