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New Hampshire Fish Chowder

Byron is in Hampton, New Hampshire, checking out the largest seafood festival in New England and getting some tips for his own fish chowder recipe.

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New Hampshire Fish Chowder

Byron is in Hampton, New Hampshire, checking out the largest seafood festival in New England and getting some tips for his own fish chowder recipe.

Supplies

  • 1/4 cup chopped fennel
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup Cidre
  • 2 cups fish stock
  • 3-4 sprigs of thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay
  • Salt and pepper
  • 10 ounces halibut
  • 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • Fennel fronds and oyster crackers as garnish

Steps

  1. In a large pot, sweat veggies (fennel, garlic, shallots, celery, carrots) with butter.
  2. Add flour and stir together to incorporate — make sure to continually stir.
  3. Slowly add Cidre, stirring as you're pouring in.
  4. Add the fish stock — it should bubble as it starts to thicken. This means the roux is activating.
  5. Chop your thyme, and add to the pot along with your Old Bay and salt and pepper.
  6. Cube your halibut fillet, and add to the pot, cooking for about 10 minutes
  7. Add cream and stir around.
  8. Serve in a bowl with oyster crackers.