Coconut Conch Chowder



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Prep Time:
25 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr

Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins

Servings:
8


Ingredients

  • 1poundconch meat
  • ¼cupmargarine, divided
  • 1smallsweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1smallred bell pepper, diced
  • 1carrot, diced
  • 1stalkcelery, diced
  • 2green onions, chopped
  • ½cupfresh corn kernels
  • 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 1quarthalf-and-half
  • 2cupsfish stock
  • 1(14 ounce) canunsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 ½tablespoonsgrated fresh ginger
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1bunchfresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 ½teaspoonshot sauce

  • Directions

    Place conch meat in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes. Drain. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Set aside.

    Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potato, bell pepper, carrot, celery, green onions, and corn; cook and stir about 5 minutes.

    Melt remaining 2 tablespoons margarine in a large pot; whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Whisk in half-and-half, fish stock, coconut milk, and ginger; season with salt and black pepper. Add conch and vegetable mixture to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro and hot sauce; cook to desired consistency, about 15 minutes more.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    430 Calories
    31g Fat
    20g Carbs
    21g Protein

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