My Grouper Chowder

Name: My Grouper Chowder
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) grouper fillet; 1 cup finely diced ham; 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 bunch green onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 small baking potatoes, scrubbed and cubed into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (with green leafy part); 1 quart chicken broth; 1 quart whole milk; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 lemon, juice of; 3 tablespoons Crystal hot sauce; salt and pepper

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) grouper fillet
1 cup finely diced ham
1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
1 bunch green onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 small baking potatoes, scrubbed and cubed into 1/4 inch pieces
1 stalk celery, finely chopped (with green leafy part)
1 quart chicken broth
1 quart whole milk
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons Crystal hot sauce
salt and pepper

Directions

1

In a heavy Dutch oven, heat butter and place grouper fillet skin side down and saute 1-2 minutes or until skin loosens from the flesh.
2

Remove to plate discard skin.
3

Add celery, bell pepper, and ham and saute 3-4 minutes.
4

Add green onion and garlic and saute 1-2 more minutes.
5

Add the stock, lemon juice, and hot sauce and bring up to a slow boil.
6

Add potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes or until tender.
7

Reduce heat and add the fish and cook until the fish can be broken up with a spoon.
8

Add the milk- being careful not to boil- and heat through.
9

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10

Serve with crusty french bread.