How to Make Coconut Conch Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of chowder on a chilly evening, and this Coconut Conch Chowder is sure to become a new favorite in your household. With its rich and creamy coconut milk base, tender conch meat, and a medley of vegetables and seasonings, this chowder is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the tropics to your kitchen.

Originally hailing from the Caribbean, conch is a type of sea snail that is frequently used in regional cuisine. It has a firm te...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 pound conch meat
  • ¼ cup margarine, divided
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup fresh corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart half-and-half
  • 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 cups fish stock
  • 1 ½ tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place conch meat in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes. Drain, and finely chop in a food processor.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a skillet over medium heat and mix in the green onions, carrot, celery, sweet potato, red pepper, and corn. Cook and stir 5 minutes.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons margarine in a large pot, and whisk in flour to create a roux. Pour in half and half, coconut milk, and fish stock. Mix in ginger and season with salt and pepper. Stir conch and vegetables into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Mix in hot sauce and cilantro. Continue cooking 15 minutes, or to desired consistency.
  • Nutrition

    430 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 474mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 205mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 707mg