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Fairmont Seafood Chowder
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 12
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!!
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com