Best 7 Fishermans Wharf Style Clam Chowder Recipes

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In the heart of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, there lies a culinary symphony of flavors, a chowder so legendary that it beckons seafood enthusiasts from far and wide. Picture a creamy, velvety broth, brimming with tender clams, succulent vegetables, and a hint of smokiness that dances on the palate. This is Fisherman's Wharf-style clam chowder, a delectable journey that promises to warm your soul and transport you to the bustling harbor from which it originated.

This article presents a curated collection of recipes that capture the essence of this iconic dish. From the classic New England-style chowder, bursting with the briny goodness of fresh clams, to the Manhattan-style variation, enriched with a robust tomato broth, these recipes offer a diverse exploration of flavors and techniques. Whether you prefer a creamy or broth-based chowder, a smoky or mild variation, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that pays homage to the iconic Fisherman's Wharf clam chowder. With each spoonful, you'll savor the taste of the sea, the warmth of a comforting meal, and the vibrant spirit of San Francisco's culinary heritage.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLD FISHERMAN'S GROTTO MONTEREY CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE - (4/5)



Old Fisherman's Grotto Monterey Clam Chowder Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by KimberleyH

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 carrot, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 potato, diced
1 stalk of celery, diced
1/2 pound minced bacon
1 stick of butter
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/2 quart (2 cups) clam juice
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups milk
2 cups cream
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 pound chopped clams (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1/2 teaspoon clam base (optional)

Steps:

  • Place vegetables, bacon and butter in a 5 qt sauce pot. Saute over medium heat until vegetables are tender. Be careful not to brown or scorch. When vegetables are tender, add flour to make a roux. Cook for two minutes, allowing flour to cook while stirring occasionally. Add clam juice and dairy products. Stir by using a wire whisk. Add fresh garlic, black pepper, chopped clams and clam base. Cook over low-medium heat stirring occasionally to prevent chowder from scorching. Cook for two hours or until chowder is brought to desired thickness. Notes: Use a crockpot if available. Also, clam juice can be added to thin chowder down if it gets too thick. Source: Old Fisherman's Grotto

MONTEREY'S FISHERMANS WHARF CLAM CHOWDER



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Inspired by the rich and legendary clam chowders of Old Fishermans Wharf in Monterey, California, this clam chowder is a culinary tour of our historic seaside town -- It's the salt air on your skin, the sound of the sea lions and gulls, the slow fog drifting across the bay, and the flavors of John Steinbeck's Cannery Row.

Provided by Jenn Erickson

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 cup diced carrot (¼" dice) -- square off, then dice -- see sample
¼ cup small diced onion
1/3 cup celery, (washed and ¼" dice) -- see sample piece
1 cup medium diced red potato, wash, but do not peel -- see sample piece
**return any unused vegetables to Chef after you've measured in a dry measuring cup**
2 slices bacon, cut into small pieces with scissors, ¼" strips -- see sample piece
4 Tablespoons butter (half stick)
2 small cloves of garlic or one large, minced -- very fine
1 ¼ - 1 ½ cups clam juice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups lowfat milk
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced -- or -- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
8 ounces chopped clams (1 cup, drained)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potato in a small microwave safe bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave for two minutes.
  • Place carrot, onion, par-cooked potato, celery, butter and bacon in a Dutch oven. Saute over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender (set timer for 10 minutes). Be careful not to burn the bacon. Taste to make sure vegetables are cooked through (especially carrots and potato) before moving on to step 2.
  • When vegetables are tender and bacon is cooked through, stir in flour to make a roux. Reduce heat to medium. Stir with a rubber scraper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to cook off the raw taste of the flour.
  • Add clam juice, milk and cream. Stir by using a large wire whisk to break up the roux and incorporate into the liquids. Immediately proceed to step 4.
  • Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and clams. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly with the rubber scraper (scraping the bottom to prevent burning), then reduce to medium low (simmer) for 5 minutes or until the chowder achieves the desired level of thickness. T
  • Taste and check the potatoes for doneness. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with sourdough bread.

FISHERMAN'S WHARF-STYLE CLAM CHOWDER IN BREAD BOWL



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Recipe from the National Examiner. Sounds really tasty. Not sure about the prep or cooking time, so I am guessing. Can't wait to try this!

Provided by LeahMarie

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons diced salt pork or 1 slice bacon
1 finely chopped onion
1 finely chopped celery
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups clam juice
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chopped canned clams
1 cup heavy cream
2 drops Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs bread, bowl

Steps:

  • Place salt pork or bacon in a pot and cook 2 minutes over medium heat until crisp.
  • Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onion and celery and saute over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and celery softens.
  • Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir into a paste.
  • Add clam juice, potato and thyme.
  • Increase heat and bring ingredients to a boil.
  • Reduce to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add clams and stir in cream.
  • Continue to simmer for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
  • Add salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce.
  • Spoon the chowder into the bread bowl and garnish with salt pork or bacon.
  • Serve hot.

FISHERMAN'S CATCH CHOWDER



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This is a very savory fish chowder, and anyone who is a seafood lover will love this recipe! Use any combinations of the following fish: halibut, flounder, ocean perch, pike, rainbow trout, or haddock. (Double recipe for 5-quart slow cooker.)

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds cod fillets, cubed
1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
1 (8 ounce) jar clam juice
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped carrots
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
⅓ cup light cream

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, stir together the cod, tomatoes, clam juice, onion, celery, carrots, wine, parsley, rosemary, and salt. Cover, and cook on Low 7 to 8 hours or on High 3 to 4 hours.
  • One hour prior to serving, mix flour, butter, and light cream in a small bowl. Stir into the slow cooker until the fish mixture is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1063.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

FISHERMAN'S CHOWDER



Fisherman's Chowder image

This is a killer recipe for you seafood lovers. I've never had a restaurant chowder as good as this. This can be a little pricy, but I HIGHLY recommend it. You will gets lots of "hmmmmmmmmms" around the table!

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 lb bacon, cut in small pieces
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced raw potato
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can chopped clams, with liquid
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup crab legs or 1 cup imitation crabmeat
1 cup shrimp
1 cup scallops, halved/quartered (Any other shellfish you like)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 1/2 cups milk (I like to use a portion of Half & Half and balance with milk)
1/3 cup instant mashed potatoes, to thicken

Steps:

  • In a heavy soup pot or kettle, brown the bacon for 5 minutes.
  • Add the paprika, onion and potato, sautéing until potato and onions are soft and bacon is cooked.
  • Add the clams, wine, crab legs, shrimp, scallops and any other seafood or fish.
  • Season with salt and pepper, bay leaf and thyme.
  • Stir in the milk and heat over low flame, stirring constantly.
  • Do not allow mixture to boil.
  • When seafood and fish are thoroughly heated through, thicken chowder by adding instant potatoes.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve.
  • Chowder may be prepared ahead, refrigerated, then reheated in a crock pot or over very low heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 87.9, Sodium 549.1, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 16

MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER



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A delicious, traditional, cream based chowder, this recipe calls for the standard chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, clams, and cream. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor.

Provided by PIONEERGIRL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
1 cup minced onion
1 cup diced celery
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
¾ cup butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 quart half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
  • Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 712.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

FISHERMAN'S WHARF-STYLE CLAM CHOWDER



Fisherman's Wharf-Style Clam Chowder image

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons diced salt pork or 1 strip bacon
1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
1 stalk celery diced
2 tablespoons all prupose flour
2 cups clam juice
1 medium potato peeled and diced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup fresh or canned chopped clams
1 cup heavy cream
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
2 drops Tabasco sauces
1 to 1 3/4 pound Bread Bowl

Steps:

  • 1. Place the salt pork in a medium pot over medium heat. While stirring, cook the pork for 2 minutes or until crisp. Transfer to a plate and set aside. 2. Without cleaning the pot, add the onion and celery. Sauté over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the celery begins to soften. 3. Sprinkle the flour over the onion-celery mixture, and stir to form a paste. Add the clam juice, potato, and thyme. Increase the heat and bring the ingredients to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer covered for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. 4. Add the clams to the pot, and stir in the cream. Continue to simmer (do not allow the mixture to boil) for 5 minutes, or thick and creamy. Add the salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce. 5. Spoon the chowder into the bread bowl, garnish with salt pork, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams: Fresh clams will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use canned clams, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Don't overcook the clams: Clams are very delicate and can easily overcook. Be sure to cook them just until they are opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Use a good quality clam juice: The clam juice is a key ingredient in clam chowder, so be sure to use a good quality brand. You can also make your own clam juice by boiling clam shells in water.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables are a great way to add flavor and texture to clam chowder. Some good options include potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions.
  • Use a thickener: A thickener will help to give your chowder a creamy consistency. You can use flour, cornstarch, or even mashed potatoes.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to season your chowder to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or white wine for a bit of acidity.

Conclusion:

Clam chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover clams. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a pot of clam chowder that the whole family will love.

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