Friday, October 4, 2013

Red Sunset Clam Chowder


Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture

Fresh side salad

Crusty bread or dinner rolls
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 30 Min.
What you need:

+ 1 8-oz bottle clam juice
+ 1/3 c.p Florida onion, chopped
+ 2/3 c. Florida potato, peeled and diced
+ 2 Tbsp. fresh Florida parsley, chopped
+ 1 c. canned, diced tomatoes, with juice
+ 2 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch squares
+ 1 1/2 doz. littleneck Florida clams, rinsed well
+ 3 Tbsp. EACH diced green bell pepper and diced celery
+ salt and pepper to taste
What to do:
1. Cook bacon in a 3-qt. heavy saucepan over med. heat until golden. Reduce heat to low.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 min.
3. Stir in potato, clam juice, and tomatoes; cover and simmer 10 min. Add clams; cover and simmer 8-10 min., stirring occasionally, until clams open. Discard any clams not open after 10 min.
4. Move pan off heat. Remove clams with tongs reserving a few clams in the shell for garnish.
5. Detach clam meat from remaining shells and return meat to chowder. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper to taste.

Note: The chowder (without the clams and parsley) can be made 1 day ahead. Bring chowder to a simmer then add clams and proceed as directed.


Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing
Wine pairings:
Chardonnay, Chardonnay-Semillon, Pinot Grigio-Chardonnay

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