Although I grew up in San Diego, I don't think I've ever tasted fish so fresh as my visit to Bermuda, and this Bermuda fish chowder embodies that great experience with each bite.
2lb.white fish filletsfinely diced (ex. snapper, bass, grouper or cod)
½cupagave nectar
½cupchopped parsleychopped
Optional
Sherry Pepper Rum sauce
Instructions
In a large pot, on medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, celery, red bell pepper and garlic, and saute for 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes, stirring periodically.
Stir in the seafood stock, white wine, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, bay leaves, salt, pepper, thyme, cayenne, paprika, and cinnamon. Increase heat to high, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and add the finely diced fish and agave nectar. Cook uncovered for 90 - 120 minutes. Periodically, use large whisk to stir and break up the fish pieces. While the chowder is cooking, be sure to constantly skim any impurities that may rise to the surface.
Fish out the bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley. Chowder is traditionally served warm with a tablespoon of rum and a few dashes of sherry pepper sauce.
This is traditionally made with sherry wine. I don't use that ingredient very often so I skipped it to simplify the recipe but if you have it add about 1/3 cup when you add the white wine.