Chef Max's Seafood Chowder with Optional Shark Fin

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound scallops, rinsed and patted dry
• 1/2 pound clams, rinsed and scrubbed
• 1/4 cup shark fin, optional
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. 2.Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3.Add the potatoes and chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
4. 4.Add the cream, shrimp, scallops, and clams to the pot and simmer until the seafood is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
5. 5.If using shark fin, add it to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. 6.Season the chowder with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. 7.Serve the chowder hot, topped with the crispy bacon.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightBe sure to use sustainably sourced seafood to make this recipe as ethical as possible.
• chevron_rightIf you can't find scallops, you can substitute with another type of seafood, such as crab or lobster.