FAIRMONT SEAFOOD CHOWDER

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As the fall entertaining season warms up, here is a treasured 75-year old recipe from the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Loaded with seafood, this sought after dish is surprisingly easy to make and is guaranteed to impress!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces bacon, double smoked diced
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup white onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 lbs mixed seafood (diced salmon, halibut scallops, or lobster meat, small shrimp, baby clams)
3 yukon gold potatoes, diced with skins on
1 cup white wine
1 lemon, juice of
8 cups 35% cream
6 tablespoons chives, chopped
1 pinch chili flakes
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat; stir in bacon, celery, onion and garlic; stirring for 3-5 minutes or until onions are soft. Add seafood and potatoes; cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Stir in wine and lemon juice; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until reduced by three-quarters.
  • Add cream; bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until potatoes are soft and soup has thickened slightly. Stir in chives, chili flakes and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.7, Fat 57.8, SaturatedFat 33.8, Cholesterol 188.4, Sodium 156.2, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.5

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