Fish chowder recipes

By Darina Allen. Heat the oil in a stainless-steel saucepan and brown the bacon well until it is crisp and golden.

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Add the onion, cover and sweat for a few minutes over a low heat. Stir in the flour and cook for minutes. Add the fish stock or water gradually. Add the milk, bouquet garni and potatoes. Season well with salt, pepper, mace and cayenne. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are almost cooked, approximately minutes. The chowder may be prepared ahead to this point.

Cut the fish into 2. Add to the pot as soon as the tip of a knife will go through a potato. Simmer gently for minutes, stir in the cream and add the shellfish.