Seafood Chowder

If you want your family to eat more fish but not sure how, this is a recipe you may want to try!

3 swai fillets (or your favorite white fish)
2 packs lump crab meat
1 package lump lobster meat
1 pound shrimp shelled and deveined
6 small potatoes peeled and cubed
1 medium onion minced
2 large cloves garlic minced
4 carrots peeled and copped
1 celery heart chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper chopped
1/2 orange bell pepper chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon "Old Bay" seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
2 bay leaves
3 cans chicken broth
3 cans water
1 bag frozen yellow corn

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups skim milk

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits (follow the package directions)

In a large stock pot over medium heat melt the butter and add the onions and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and sweat for 5 minutes. Add in the celery, carrots, peppers and potatoes. Add the seasoning and let cook for another 10 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil the reduce, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Once the soup has cooked for 10 minutes add in the fish. While the soup is cooking melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium sauce pot over medium heat, and whisk in the flour. Let this bubble for a minute or two then whisk in the milk. Let this scold over medium heat whisking often until a thick sauce forms. Pour this sauce into the soup and let simmer for another 10 minutes. Stir in the corn and heat through. For more on this recipe or any others please email me at alesia.leach@gmail.com