Recipe courtesy of The Ivy House Restaurant and Catering
Ivey House Gator Chowder
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 520
- Total Fat
- 32
- Saturated Fat
- 16
- Carbohydrates
- 33
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 21
- Cholesterol
- 97
- Sodium
- 591
- Total: 45 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
3 ounces bacon grease
3 ounces clarified butter
4 ounces diced, peeled potato
4 ounces diced celery
3 ounces diced red bell pepper
3 ounces diced onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces all-purpose flour
4 ounces port wine
2 quarts water
2 ounces seafood base
4 ounces tomato sauce
1 pound trimmed, cubed alligator meat
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the bacon grease and butter over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add all remaining vegetables, then cook for an additional 3 minutes. Add the seasonings and flour. Cook for 3 additional minutes. Do not brown ¿ leave blond. Add the port wine, water, and seafood base. Cook until the mixture thickens. Add the tomato sauce, and cook for 3 more minutes. Add the alligator meat. Cook for 5 more minutes ¿ do not overcook the gator. Adjust seasoning, to taste. Serve in large soup bowls.