Coconut Conch Chowder

Conch is not just a fun musical instrument or decorative centerpiece, but a popular seafood staple in the islands. Whip up this creamy conch chowder made with Caribbean Trading’s Scotch Bonnet Passion Punch Crushed Pepper Sauce and impress your landlubbing friends with a taste of the islands.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• • 1 pound conch meat
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ fresh corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 quart half-and-half
  • 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 cups fish stock
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Caribbean Trading’s Scotch Bonnet Passion Punch Crushed Pepper Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Directions to Make this Conch Chowder:

1. Cook conch meat in a pot of water for 15 minutes. Drain and finely chop.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over low heat, and mix in all vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot, and whisk in flour. Add half-and-half, coconut milk, fish stock, ginger, conch, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Mix in hot sauce and cilantro 15 minutes prior to service.

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Scotch Bonnet Passion Punch Crushed Pepper Sauce