Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 large conions - chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic - crushed
  • 2 teaspoons mild curry paste (do not be tempted tu use hot as it will overpower the seafood)
  • 2 large Russet potatoes - 1'4" cubes
  • 1 medium green petter - seeded and chopped
  • 1 celery stalk - chopped (be sure all stringiness is removed)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk - room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh thick cream
  • 1/2 cup grated creamed cocunut (bars in Asian grocery stores)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika (or more to add color)
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cups of 2 or more of the following cut in 1/4" cubes:
  • Halibut - skinless, boneless fillets; Atlantic cold water shrimp, peeled; Atlantic Salmon skinless, boneless, fillets;Raw Wild Nova Scotian sea scallops
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley - chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry, grated cocunut

Method

  • Melt butter in large skillet or heavy sauce pan.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute on medium heat for 4-6 minutes until onion is soft but not browned.
  • Add curry paste and stir 1 minute.
  • Add potatoes, green pepper, and celery and stir over low heat 3-4 minutes.
  • Sitir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly.
  • Stir in chicken stock, milk, cream and grated creamed cocunut.
  • Bring to a gentle boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Gently stir in 2,3,or all four of the seafood ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve in wide, shallow chowder bowls, preferably plain white.
  • Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
  • Mound a small pinch of dried shredded cocunut in center of bowl.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of paprika in center of shredded cocunut mound.
  • Accompany with Asian Salad and home baked garlic bread.