Best 11 Manhattan Catfish Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty goodness of Manhattan Catfish Chowder, a delectable dish that combines the rich flavors of catfish, vegetables, and a savory broth. This classic chowder is elevated with the addition of aromatic herbs and a touch of spice, creating a comforting and flavorful meal. Discover variations of this chowder, including a creamy version made with evaporated milk and a spicy rendition featuring chipotle peppers, each offering a unique twist on this timeless recipe.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MANHATTAN FISH CHOWDER WITH ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES AND BACON RELISH



Manhattan Fish Chowder with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Bacon Relish image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 pound slab bacon, finely diced
1 small Spanish onion, finely diced
1 small stalk celery, finely diced
1 small carrot, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
4 cups fish stock
1 cup pureed canned plum tomatoes
6 fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
Canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil
1 (1 1/2 pound piece) halibut fillet
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon red chile flakes
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • For the broth: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and crispy, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Remove the bacon and reserve for the relish.
  • Increase the heat to high, add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook until slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the wine and cook until almost completely reduced, and then add the fish stock and bring to a boil. Add the tomato puree to the broth and bring back to a boil. Cook until slightly reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • For the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until golden brown and just cooked through, turning once, about 15 minutes.
  • For the fish: Heat the oil in a large nonstick, oven-safe pan until it shimmers. Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown. Turn over, transfer to the oven, and cook until just cooked through, 8 minutes. Cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces.
  • For the relish: Heat the oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the reserved bacon and cook until golden brown. Add the garlic and red chile flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the parsley and transfer to a small bowl.
  • To serve: Ladle the broth into 4 bowls. Place a piece of halibut in the center of the bowl. Arrange 3 potato halves around the fish and garnish with the bacon relish.

CHEF JOHN'S MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Manhattan clam chowder is usually very watery, too tomato-y, and not nearly clammy enough so I reworked the recipe into something significantly more rich, satisfying, and delicious. My secrets? A ton of clams, not too much tomato, and a little bit of flour to thicken things up. Serve with oyster crackers and garnish with fresh chives, parsley, tarragon, or even dill, if desired.

Provided by Chef John

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (10 ounce) cans whole baby clams, undrained
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained
4 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup diced yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup bottled clam juice
2 cups chicken broth
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 ribs celery, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup diced Italian tomatoes
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 pinches cayenne pepper
3 cups peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Drain baby and chopped clams. Reserve liquid in the refrigerator until needed and set clams aside.
  • Place bacon in a soup pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until well-browned and almost crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt; cook and stir until onions start to soften and turn translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Don't worry if some of the tomato paste sticks to the bottom of the pot; we want that to happen. Sprinkle in flour; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Dump in reserved clam juice plus bottled clam juice and chicken broth. Stir with a spatula, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze any caramelization.
  • Add carrots, celery, clams, diced tomatoes, pepper, and cayenne; stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, skimming off some bacon fat if desired.
  • Add diced potatoes and cook until tender but not falling apart, about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt, if needed. Stir in fresh tarragon and parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 113.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 45.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 902.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 first-course servings (

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
1 1/2 celery stalks, chopped
7 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch crushed red pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 large waxy-style potato (about 3/4 pound), diced
5 cups clam juice (five 8-ounce bottles clam juice)
One 28-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes (with liquid), roughly chopped
1-1/2 cups minced clams, drained (about four 6-1/2 ounce cans)
1 tablespoon kosher salt or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic, and crushed red pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute more. Tie the parsley sprigs, fresh thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot with the potatoes. Pour in the clam juice and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and clams. Cover and bring to a low simmer. Season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve immediately.
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SPICY CATFISH CHOWDER



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Thick and spicy chowder, full of veggies! Serve with a warm and crusty loaf of bread!

Provided by L Mac

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 yellow onions, diced
2 carrots, diced
¼ cup butter
1 zucchini, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer (golden ale-style)
3 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
3 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
ground black pepper to taste
4 (6 ounce) fillets catfish
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes with juice
1 (14.5 ounce) can water
1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir onions and carrots until onions are slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Melt butter with onions and carrots; cook and stir zucchini and garlic in the melted butter until onions are translucent, about 7 more minutes.
  • Stir beer, seafood seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, chile-garlic sauce, sea salt, oregano, and black pepper into the vegetable mixture and gently lay catfish fillets over top of vegetables. Pour tomatoes with their juice over the vegetables and catfish. Cover pot and bring to a simmer; cook until catfish are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Break the catfish fillets apart into bite-size chunks.
  • Pour in a tomato can of water and stir in corn; simmer the chowder covered until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended, at least 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1379.2 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

MANHATTAN SEAFOOD CHOWDER



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This is an excellent recipe given to me by a friend. I've made several adaptations, and love the way the house smells when this is cooking. Serve with a loaf of crusty French Bread, tossed green salad and supper's ready ! And I think Ann D.'s suggestion to add some diced red bell pepper and a few dashes of hot sauce is an excellent idea !!! I've made the changes below.

Provided by Hungarian Gypsy

Categories     Chowders

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 slices bacon
2 cups celery, diced
1 red bell pepper
2 cups onions, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cod fish fillets or 1 any other firm white fish fillet, cut into chunks
4 cups water (or mixture of chicken broth and water)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
16 ounces fresh clams, chopped or
2 (10 ounce) cans chopped clams or 2 (10 ounce) cans baby clams
1 (10 ounce) bottle clam juice
5 red potatoes, cut into small chunks
3 carrots, diced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon oregano flakes
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
louisiana hot sauce (to your preference)
1/2 lb small shrimp
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into small pieces and fry in pan.
  • Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
  • Saute celery, red bell pepper, onions and garlic in small amount of bacon grease for several minutes to sweat.
  • Add fish and lightly sear.
  • Add water or chicken broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, clam juice, clams and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add potatoes and carrots.
  • Season with paprika, red pepper flakes, Old Bay, oregano and hot sauce.
  • Simmer until potatoes and carrots are almost tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add shrimp 15 minutes before serving.

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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I typically serve this chowder with a tossed salad and hot rolls. It is easy to make and tastes wonderful on a cold winter evening. My family has enjoyed it for more than 30 years. -Joan Hopewell, Columbus, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups hot water
1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over low heat. Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes. Add water and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. , Add tomatoes, clams, salt, thyme, pepper and cayenne; heat through. Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DELICIOUS MANHATTAN SEAFOOD CHOWDER



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Great for a cold winter day. One of my favorite chowders. This is my adaptation of a recipe from "Better Homes New Cook Book"

Provided by Sassy Cat

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 slices bacon, center cut
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup celery, finely sliced
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth, reduced fat
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup carrot, finely sliced
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
13 ounces clams, canned, undrained
3 ounces cod, haddock, pollock (or fish of your choice)
3 ounces imitation crabmeat
3 ounces shrimp, cooked and peeled
1 clam juice, bottled

Steps:

  • Cut crab and fish fillet into bite-sized pieces.
  • Spray a large soup pot with nonstick cooking spray add the oil.
  • Add bacon, celery and onion; cook until bacon is browned and onions are tender; over med-low heat.
  • Add chicken broth, juice from the clams, bottled clam juice, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and pepper.
  • Cover; and simmer about 35 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.
  • Add clams, shrimp, crab and fish fillet.
  • Heat until fish is cooked about 3 minutes, add cornstarch to water and blend well, stir into chowder; cook and stir to thicken.
  • You may need to add additional cornstarch and water to get the desired thickness.
  • Serve.
  • Use your favorite combination of fish, mussels ect. Try to keep the total weight of seafood to 1 lb.

MANHATTAN FISH CHOWDER



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The original (base) recipe came from Food Everyday Jan/2006 issue. I made just a few changes to suit our tastes...and it became a perfect fish stew!!

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 bell pepper, cut into large junks
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
28 ounces plum tomatoes with liquid
16 ounces bottled clam juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 lb cod, cut into 2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, cook bacon over med heat until browned and crisp.
  • Drain on paper towels and discard all but 1 tsp of fat.
  • Add onion, carrots, bell pepper and garlic. cook until softened about 10 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and their juice(breaking tomatoes up with a spoon), clam juice and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to boil.
  • Add potatoes, dried thyme and pepper flakes; reduce heat for a simmer. cook until potatoes are tender, but not falling apart. (15 to 20 minutes).
  • Add fish; cover and cook until opaque and flaky, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh thyme.
  • Serve with crusty bread!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.6, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 517.4, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 18.1

MANHATTAN STYLE CLAM CHOWDER



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A hearty blend of vegetables and clams with a little added spice. This soup is better the next day.

Provided by Halie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (29 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
7 carrot, (7-1/2")s carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, diced
8 medium (2-1/4" to 3" dia, raw)s potatoes, cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine canned tomatoes and clams together with juices in a large stock pot. Stir in oregano, basil, sauces, and onion powder. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add vegetables, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 632.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CHEESY CATFISH CHOWDER



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We have a large pond in our back yard which has many nice catfish so I am always trying to come up with new ways to fix it. This is one of our favorites.

Provided by VRKATHYV

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
½ small onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced baby carrots
2 medium potatoes, cubed
3 cups milk, divided
⅓ cup cake flour
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter and saute the onion until tender. Pour in chicken broth and water. Mix in celery, carrots, and potatoes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups milk and cake flour. Mix into the Dutch oven.
  • Mix remaining milk, celery salt, salt, and pepper into the Dutch oven. Stirring occasionally, continue cooking the mixture about 10 minutes, until thickened.
  • Stir catfish into the mixture, and cook 5 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Mix in Cheddar cheese, and cook another 5 minutes, until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 968.2 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



Manhattan Clam Chowder image

You either like Manhattan clam chowder or you don't. James Beard famously called it "horrendous." But the chowder has its fans - the acidity of the tomatoes helps temper the salinity of the broth, and offers a pleasing sweetness besides. Green peppers and carrots add to the effect, and the garlic and red-pepper flakes speak to New York's immigrant past. It is certainly not a new development in the long history of clam chowder. Recipes for similar red-hued versions date back to the days of Delmonico's in the late 19th century.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

24 medium-size quahog clams, usually rated ''top neck'' or ''cherrystone,'' rinsed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 pound slab bacon or salt pork, diced
1 large Spanish onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 large ribs celery, cleaned and diced
1 medium-size green pepper, diced
2 medium-size carrots, peeled and diced
Red-pepper flakes, to taste
3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
3 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed or roughly diced
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley.

Steps:

  • Put the clams in a large, heavy Dutch oven, add about 4 cups water, then set over medium-high heat. Cover, and cook until clams have opened, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. (Clams that fail to open after 15 to 20 minutes should be discarded.) Strain clam broth through a sieve lined with cheesecloth or doubled-up paper towels, and set aside. Remove clams from shells, and set those aside as well.
  • Rinse out the pot, and return it to stove. Add butter, and turn heat to medium-low. Add bacon or salt pork, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the pork has started to brown, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove pork from fat, and set aside.
  • Add onions, garlic, celery, green peppers and carrots to the fat, and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft but not brown, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in potatoes, and continue cooking until they have just started to soften, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Add 4 cups of clam broth, reserving the rest for another use. Add the sprigs of thyme and the bay leaf.
  • Partly cover the pot, and simmer gently until potatoes are tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Using the back of a wooden spoon, smash a few potatoes against the side of the pot to release their starch and help thicken the broth.
  • Meanwhile, chop the clams into bits that are about the size of the bacon dice.
  • When potatoes are tender, stir in tomatoes, and heat them through. Add chopped clams and reserved bacon, stirring to combine. Add black pepper to taste. Let chowder come to a simmer, and remove from heat. Fish out the thyme and the bay leaf, and discard.
  • The chowder should be allowed to sit for a while to cure. Reheat it before serving, then garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with oyster crackers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 630 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of fish. Catfish is a classic choice, but you could also use cod, haddock, or salmon.
  • Be careful not to overcook the fish. It should be cooked through, but not so much that it's dry and flakey.
  • Add plenty of vegetables to your chowder. This will add flavor and nutrition.
  • Season your chowder to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or other spices, depending on your preference.
  • Serve your chowder with crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Manhattan Catfish Chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give this chowder a try!

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