Seattle Seafood Chowder

#133
Classification: Seafood
Prep/Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Servings: 6

The first recipe I made is not the first one in the book....I'd rather mix them up than do them in order. Maryana says to serve with tangy coleslaw and three-cheese bread, but the chowder was plenty by itself. My husband is gluten-intolerant, so I substituted gluten-free flour for the regular flour listed in the recipe.

Substitutions and Additions

Since I always like to make a recipe my own, I made a couple of changes, besides the GF flour substitution. Halibut was hard to find and what was available was extremely expensive, so I substituted it with ling cod, which I got on sale. I also added about 1/2 tsp. of cayenne pepper to give it a slight kick. To make it dairy-free, just use Earth Balance for the butter and almond milk instead of half and half. If I make this again, which I probably will since it's so good, I might add some bacon.

Verdict

I give this a 5 out of 5 stars and my husband agrees!