Chef's Quick tips: Clam Chowder

This week, Mike Harden, owner of Lobstercraft, shows Tina Redwine how to prepare seasonal seafood dishes.

News 12 Staff

Nov 4, 2019, 3:02 PM

Updated 1,629 days ago

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This week, Mike Harden, owner of Lobstercraft, shows Tina Redwine how to prepare seasonal seafood dishes. 
 
Clam Chowder
 
Ingredients 
1⁄2 Cup of butter
1 1⁄2 Large Onion
3⁄4 Cup all purpose flour
1 Quart large clams
6 (8oz) clam juice
1 Can (48oz) chicken stock
1 Lb Potato cubed
3 Cups Half-and-Half
Salt and Pepper
1⁄2 Teaspoon dill weed
 
Method
Melt butter in pot. Add onions and saute until clear. Stir in flour. Cook 2-4 minutes • In separate pot bring clams and clam juice to boil and then simmer for 15 minutes • Boil potatoes for 15 minutes • Combine with onions and clams into one pot. Add half-and-half, salt and pepper to taste, and dill. 
 
Contact
 
Mike Harden
Fairfield, CT
1891 Post Road. Fairfield, CT 06824.
Norwalk, CT
24C Monroe St. Norwalk, CT 06854. 
 
 


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