Soups, Stews & Stocks
Chowder. Cioppino. Bouillabaise. Bisque. Fish soups and stews are an integral part of the world's fish cookery. They range from light and bright Vietnamese crab soups to a cream-based chowder fit for an icy day.
Oyster Veloute, A Smooth Oyster Chowder
A French recipe for a smooth, pureed oyster veloute -- really a chowder -- that is a refined way to serve oyster soup.
A French recipe for a smooth, pureed oyster veloute -- really a chowder -- that is a refined way to serve oyster soup.
Creole Shrimp Gumbo with Duck
This is my take on a gumbo recipe, with shrimp and pulled duck breast to celebrate two of the finest ingredients in the Bayou, Gulf Shrimp and wild duck. The keys to this gumbo recipe are quality American shrimp, a strong roux, fresh okra and just a touch of file powder.
This is my take on a gumbo recipe, with shrimp and pulled duck breast to celebrate two of the finest ingredients in the Bayou, Gulf Shrimp and wild duck. The keys to this gumbo recipe are quality American shrimp, a strong roux, fresh okra and just a touch of file powder.
Basque Seafood Stew
A recipe for a Basque-style seafood stew where fish and shellfish meet chiles, paprika and white wine. This recipe calls for baby octopus, seabass and scallops, but you could use almost any combination of seafood for this stew.
A recipe for a Basque-style seafood stew where fish and shellfish meet chiles, paprika and white wine. This recipe calls for baby octopus, seabass and scallops, but you could use almost any combination of seafood for this stew.
An Old Timey She-Crab Soup
She-crab soup is an old-time specialty of the Atlantic South. This soup recipe relies on crab or lobster roe (also known as "coral"), a little sherry and some sweet cream. It can also be done with lobster.
She-crab soup is an old-time specialty of the Atlantic South. This soup recipe relies on crab or lobster roe (also known as "coral"), a little sherry and some sweet cream. It can also be done with lobster.
Cioppino
A recipe for cioppino, a traditional San Francisco-style seafood stew.
A recipe for cioppino, a traditional San Francisco-style seafood stew.
My Mum's Clam Chowder
This is my mother's recipe for a New England-style clam chowder. It comes from her mother, and it is more of a Maine version than a Massachusetts version, which is very thick.
This is my mother's recipe for a New England-style clam chowder. It comes from her mother, and it is more of a Maine version than a Massachusetts version, which is very thick.
How to Make Lobster Stock
A recipe for lobster stock or lobster broth. This is a great way to use the leftover shells and bodies of either Maine or spiny lobsters. Either kind of lobster works well for this rich stock.
A recipe for lobster stock or lobster broth. This is a great way to use the leftover shells and bodies of either Maine or spiny lobsters. Either kind of lobster works well for this rich stock.
Basic Fish Stock
A simple recipe for fish stock.
A simple recipe for fish stock.
Creole Seafood Jambalaya
The Creole and Cajun cooking of Louisiana is some of America's best. And jambalaya, one of the nation's boldest seafood stews, is one of that cusine's signature dishes.
The Creole and Cajun cooking of Louisiana is some of America's best. And jambalaya, one of the nation's boldest seafood stews, is one of that cusine's signature dishes.
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Not really a chowder, it's more of a soup. But Manhattan clam chowder is undoubtedly good.
Not really a chowder, it's more of a soup. But Manhattan clam chowder is undoubtedly good.
Brazilian Fish Stew
A very tropical fish stew that relies on coconut milk, palm oil and chiles for its punch. I'd suggest doing this with cod, haddock, halibut, grouper, snapper, shark or seabass. Choose a firm white fish.
A very tropical fish stew that relies on coconut milk, palm oil and chiles for its punch. I'd suggest doing this with cod, haddock, halibut, grouper, snapper, shark or seabass. Choose a firm white fish.
An Indian Fish Curry
This is a Goan recipe for a spicy fish curry. Goan food has a lot of Portuguese influence to it, but the flavors are mostly East Indian.
This is a Goan recipe for a spicy fish curry. Goan food has a lot of Portuguese influence to it, but the flavors are mostly East Indian.