Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJax Fish House & Oyster BarSeafood Chowder Recipe

Seafood Chowder Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

mussels, chopped clams, fresh fish, shrimp, roasted garlic cream, potatoes, carrots, bacon, okra, caramelized onions, grilled sourdough

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Bacon and Cream

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Ingredients

    Start by preparing all the ingredients. Clean the mussels under cold water, removing any beards. Drain the canned clams and set aside. Cut the fresh fish into bite-sized pieces and peel and devein the shrimp. Peel and dice the potatoes, dice the carrots, slice the okra, and slice the onions.

  2. 2

    Roast Garlic

    If you haven't done so already, roast the garlic by wrapping whole garlic bulbs in aluminum foil and baking them at 400°F (200°C) for about 30-40 minutes until soft. Squeeze out the roasted garlic and mash it with a fork.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot with the bacon fat, add the sliced onions and sauté until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Then add the diced potatoes, carrots, and okra. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 5

    Add Seafood

    Add the mussels, chopped clams, fresh fish, and shrimp to the pot. Stir gently to combine. Cover the pot and let cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mussels open and the fish is cooked through.

  4. 6

    Make the Chowder Base

    Pour in the heavy cream and add the mashed roasted garlic. Stir well to combine and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve Chowder

    Ladle the seafood chowder into bowls. Top with crispy bacon and serve with slices of grilled sourdough bread on the side.

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