Striped Bass Chowder from 'The Catch
Striped Bass Chowder from 'The Catch might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and pescatarian recipe has 503 calories, 32g of protein, and 26g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 43% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pesto and florets, lemon zest, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the light cream you could follow this main course with the Cream Scones as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.
Instructions
To prepare the pesto and florets: In a large pot of boiling water, cook the broccoli rabe until tender, about 2 minutes.
Cut off all the florets and reserve. Chop the stems and leaves and transfer to a food processor.
Add the pine nuts, garlic, capers, and lemon zest and process to coarsely chop.
Add the cheese and all the olive oil and puree. Season with salt and pepper.
To prepare the chowder: In a large pot, heat the olive oil.
Add the leeks and cook over medium-low heat, stirring a few times, until softened, about 7 minutes.
Add the cayenne and cook for about 20 seconds.
Add the tomatoes, potatoes, stock, and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the cream and striped bass and simmer until the fish is just cooked, about 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and add the reserved broccoli rabe florets.
Ladle the chowder into bowls and pass the pesto at the table to stir in.
Note: The broccoli rabe pesto and blanched florets can be refrigerated, separately, overnight. Bring to room temperature before using.