New England/Key West/San Francisco Style Fish Chowder

New England/Key West/San Francisco Style Fish Chowder.
Today I made a triple destination based fish chowder taking influences from New England, San Francisco, and Key west. The base was a New England Style Chowder, using Key West Yellowtail Snapper, and adding a San Francisco twist by serving it in a sourdough bread bowl.
Ingredients:
Bacon - two slices
Yellow Onion - one
Celery - two stalks
Carrots - equivalent to celery
Potatoes - three medium
Chicken stock - one can
Water - one can
Fish Filets - add as much as you want to reach consistency.
Butter - half a stick
Flour - two tablespoons
Heavy Cream - One small container
Sour Dough Bread - Bowl sized Rounds
Brown the bacon in a large pot. Remove half for toppings. Leave the renderings. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook only until soft. You do not want carmelization. Add the potatoes and get them heated up and started cooking. Constantly mixing. Add the chicken stock and water. Take to boil and simmer until the potatoes are moderately soft (able to cut with a little tension). Add the fish filet chunks. Cook until the fish is cooked through. Turn off heat and add rue mixture made from melted butter, flour, and heavy cream. Slowly fold in rue mixture and any remaining cream. Cut the top off of Sourdough round. Dig out the bread in the center. Scoop and fill the bowl until full. Sprinkle bacon bits on top. Serve.
KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used
The Car - 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650
The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
The Rods/Reels
1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
- Penn Conflict 4000
- Power Pro 20lb
- Power Pro 10lb
- Andes 15lb pink mono
2) 7' H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
- Penn Conflict 6000
- Power Pro 65lb
3) 5'8" XH Shimano Treval Jigging Trigger Rod, TVC-58XH, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 160 - 270grams, PowerExtra Heavy
- Shimano Torium 16
- Power Pro 65lb
4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
- Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
- Power Pro 20lb
5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
- Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
- Power Pro 65lb
6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water.
Cast Nets
-5' 3/8" Plastic enclosed weights
-6' 3/16" Super Spreader SS-1000 1 lb per foot
-7' 3/8" Mako 1lb per foot
Filming
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
GoPro Studio Editing Software
Panasonic G7
-14-42mm F3.5-5.8
-20mm F1.7
Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)

[@gavinmoon1153]

I love it how he makes like this gourmet food while all of the other catch and cooks from all the other channels just fry or grill it

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

You got it. Gotta step things up a bit. But then again I do it mostly outside so give and take.

[@RealisticFishing]

Still living the dream!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

You got it. Taking as much advantage of it as I can.

[@snookdock]

Oh my my God you're driving me nuts!!! olive oil and and toasted garlic and bread on the side can't take much more of this HaHa, keep it up drooling and loving it!!!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, I wish I had some balsamic vinegar as well. Oh well next time for the full Italian side dish.

[@fishingitup574]

good video steve keep dropping bangers

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Will do. Thanks for checking it out.

[@byakr8401]

Nice catch, prep, recipe and cooking. Nothing like eating your own cooking cause you fix it the way you like. Good job

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

You got it. Always comes out perfect when you do that.

[@ricosuavereyes9786]

brother you make me hungry every time I see these videos makes me go out and fish and cook myself LOL

[@TheFishingExperience916]

I fell in love with this recipe and make it to this day thank you awesome recipe 👍🤯🥳

[@rodneyharris7246]

Very nice looking chowder!!! Looked quite delicious!!! i think I'll be trying this one soon!!! Take care and tight lines Steve!!!

[@johnjarjoura889]

I use the fish carcass to make a fresh fish stock, very time consuming, chicken stock is my 2 nd go to...I also put in green cooking bananas and hot peppers...looks great.....

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, the extra time makes it tough for me. Be good to keep everything pure.

[@Ivan-yl2ho]

I love your videos so much u inspire me to try new things

[@TheFishingExperience916]

That discription tho 1997 Honda civic hatchback got me lol epic less is more

[@jasonchang8373]

the trio of onions, carrots, and celery on the cutting board was pretty

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, should of made it my thumbnail.

[@fesp7728]

Wow nice job Steve. That's a really simple recipe. Thanks

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, and it actually is a great center piece. People who have never had one are always taken aback.

[@vonsuico8391]

Looks more than exceptional

[@MrSparta69]

Like I said before. You're a genius!!!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Appreciate it. Not said very often. LOL.

[@filibertogarciasi]

now I know how to make clam chowder. thank you

[@tomirwin4819]

Your videos of fishing, adventures and cooking are great entertainment. Nice work, Thanks for Producing & Sharing..👍👍👍

[@tomm2812]

Excellent made me hungry. Best

[@soccball991]

I live near Boston and I'm willing to say that I'd buy that in a restaurant here. Well done!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Appreciate the local compliment.

[@giacomo6098]

Yessss a catch and cook I love these videos pls do more😁😁😁😁😁

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Will do. They are very popular and fun to do.

[@samotmane5043]

When I saw the chef's knife I wasn't sure but somehow you pulled it off. Another good one.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, i am not a knife connoisseur. If it cuts I use it.

[@KGeezydad1]

Your killing me! Awesome!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Some good stuff. Thanks.

[@lojofishing]

looks delicious as usual

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Appreciate it. It was tasty and hearty.

[@jayvanhouwe2132]

Yummy again steve!!Luv your catch and cook.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Glad you liked it jay. It came out great.

[@justjaw23]

excellent video especially your recipes for the catch and cook are very easy to do

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, I try to bump things up a bit from the normal fry and bbq, but still need it to be as basic as possible.

[@justjaw23]

That's very good

[@1539Mickey]

Another good dinner by Chef Steve.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Glad you liked it.

[@giacomo6098]

Them Skills with the chef knife👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, I have hacked a few fish before. Thanks for watching.

[@wrightackle1]

What a cool idea using the hollowed out sourdough roll. I usually like the manhattan style chowder but I really like the way yours came out. I think the chunks of fish would have to be better than eating [or trying to chew] those damn clams. Great job!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, you can go heartier with the fish chunks. Makes for more of a hearty meal.

[@windowclean100]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Man you can sell that out of a truck that looks really good

[@sanjeevsingh2831]

Wow....you made me hungry this time!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Gotcha.

[@cscratchy5126]

needs some dill in the chowder and some grated cheese topping. Nice to see you taking more than one catch now and then. A mate takes home loads and freezes them the filets for future use, but then again we don't get year round fishing on the Irish Sea.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Too much stuff changes things. I like to keep it basic then people can add whatever they favor. Yea, I don't freeze fish. Just go out and catch more.

[@i_jrod82]

Definitely going to try that enjoy it Steve!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Give it a go. Not too complicated and exceptional.

[@deniserhodus3310]

OMGG have to say thank u so much for another great video love being here watching u man

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Glad you liked it Denise. Thanks for watching.

[@daviddelrio8994]

awesome as always..im fishing in ai tomorrow. lets see chum block, check, 5 foot net, check, hope to get motor next month, oh yea i have all safety gear as reviewed in your safty playlist.so hopefully ill be having mangrove chowder.or that great fried fish on Hawaiian rolls.

[@keithblaylock4006]

Looks very good Steve see you have a new grille.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, a neighbor donation. They upgraded so I got to upgrade as well.

[@jungy9001]

Wow that looks good, gonna have to try this next time i hook a snapper. Cheers steve!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Definitely recommend. On a cold day it would be perfect.

[@klippelck]

that looks so good you need to cook for me you rock man

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Too busy fishing. LOL. Thanks for watching.

[@MrPhuctard]

I would bite on that Chowder for sure. Thats some serious guy food there . good job

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

It was nice and hearty too. Good stuff.

[@MrPhuctard]

CHOWDA, i was getting ready to dial the food police because i thought you forgot about those extra bacon bits and were not gonna Add em!!, lol Good job Man, had the ole Doc looking in the fridge for a snack.. Thanks

[@abranmoya00]

Looks so good 👌🏽👌🏽🙏🏽

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

It was. Good stuff.

[@reidjantz9587]

Just got my kayak and I just fish lakes due to location but it's f-Ingrid awesome! Keep it up

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Appreciate it Reid. I used to be a fresh water guy as well. Now, not so much. Closest freshwater is 100 miles away.

[@manmarvel]

broth w/ the yellowtail head/body for the ultimate chowder. just what i learnt on this channel to begin with lol

[@swinebystein4232]

Nice vid. making me hungry.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

That means I did good.

[@JoseDiaz-lv3jg]

sweet video. I am hungry.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

It would have been perfect had it not been 80 degrees. LOL.

[@TheRealJoeyB]

Looks damn good bro, wow, yer telling us there's nothing better than bacon, butter, fresh fish and sour dough....ship me some to Dallas.....lol

[@jerryehrlichoutdoors1277]

that looked good!

[@maryc7830]

Yummy.

[@brendencampbell2092]

Hmmmm Yummy.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

That it was. Thanks for checking it out.

[@jakesgopro6524]

it looks nice!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

A good soup for your snowy days.

[@therespooponmylips8461]

looks bomb

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Too bad it wasn't 40 degrees down here otherwise it would have been perfect. Hearty.

[@f33rnofish]

Dang Steve...! This one got me hungry!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

It's the sour dough that gets you.

[@f33rnofish]

Key West Kayak Fishing brings you back the Cali coast, I'm sure. Our SF sourdough is some of the best! What was your NCKA handle?

[@raymondmills9377]

Love your cooking vids... if you looking for vid subjects why not take us around key west downtown, fish from shore spots etc.,

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I rarely go downtown. Not into all the tourist hassles.

[@kevinblock4276]

Lol damn Steve I gotta pay you to come cook me some dishes. Looks good

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Too busy fishing. LOL.

[@haydenrussell5353]

Nice size Yellowtail ,Steve. Were you chumming for them? Looked like you were using a Bucktail for them. Thanks

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I was chumming, but these were caught off a little hump where they were chasing bait. Paddle tail soft plastic and jig head.

[@barneyewing2664]

Great looking chowder, Steve. Why not take it a step further and instead of using chicken broth, make some fish stock with that snapper carcass.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Lots of extra time and work. A lot of people use the chicken stock to keep away from so much fishiness to the soup.

[@jimmyfiggs6293]

OOOOO!!! Fancy Smancy!!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I know. Had to hold the spoon with my pinky dangling.

[@jimmyfiggs6293]

AHH !!!....The old danglin' pinky. That could be painful.

[@sangsvlog9929]

Damnit that looks good

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

It was. High on the cold day list.

[@volkswatson]

Daaaaaang.

[@soccball991]

Please use the other yellowtail for sushi and sashimi cuz that meat is amazing

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, its such a good filet for doing most everything.

[@barbaraanderson5785]

making me want some hot soup, or catfish stew with hot sauce great video

[@iamremy-kl3xm]

looks good from here.... what size jighead did you use?

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Just a very light yellowtail snapper jig (what they are called down here). I think it was an 1/8 oz. It was a wide gap hook which was the important part.

[@canibalcoyotetm4819]

Why do you avoid the belly area? I'm really curious because there is a lot of meat still there.

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Not enough to make it worth while to cut out.

[@EpicXtroll]

Get this man a file knife!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Just learn how to use a knife and you can do it with any blade.

[@rubywarrior1]

looks almost as good as mine, but, i have more exp.. about five thousand gallons of the seafood chowder in a sourdough breadbowl.. (i worked at the alaska state fair making soup every year for twenty yrs...) when i make it down to florida, i'll make ya some real chowder. does fifty gallons sound ok? small batches are hard to make.lol

[@fishingwithanthony4203]

Do u have a stove or do u just really like your grill

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Stove yes. Fish inside the house = stinky.

[@fpvcrash7949]

Do you prefer Old bay or everglades heat?

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I used to be an Old Bay guy but am really liking the Everglades heat. The original is nothing special but the heat version is really good. I find myself using it on a lot of things now instead of salt and pepper.

[@dinon2524]

well well pretty fancy but on a scale of 1..to 10 your reaction is a 6.5 on taste nice video always

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I'm not the cheer leader type. LOL. It was good. Trust me.

[@dinon2524]

it look real good

[@dinon2524]

ha ha on the cheerleader thing

[@observelistennlearn1415]

Creamie butter? or just flour and butter?

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I mixed melted butter, flour, and then heavy cream.

[@nicolastaylor2899]

Why don't you ever cook inside like with a stove or an oven? Just wondering

[@TheMrkylester101]

Nicolas Taylor he doesnt wanna stink the house out

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

What he said. Yea, I have a small house so I hate cooking fish inside. It stinks for a couple of days.

[@observelistennlearn1415]

Cream? coffee cream or sour cream?

[@franky5610]

And the knife........? Try a fillet knife. Right tool for the right job....??

[@jpwillkill]

Dudeeeee......

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Good stuff right.

[@filibertogarciasi]

10:21 what frightened you Steve?

[@vart5692]

Drooling like a dog

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I was craving it even after I just ate it.

[@CathySue911]

You'd make some lucky lady a great husband! hahaha Bring home the bacon and cook it to!!!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I know right. But I am high maintenance.

[@CathySue911]

hahahah

[@BrandonF601]

Oh my fuck im hungry!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Then I did good.

[@observelistennlearn1415]

missing some hot sauce!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I had the Tapatio on standby. LOL. Usually use Tobasco back in California but here its different.

[@morganjp94123456]

You scared the hell out of me when you were filleting that fish. I was worried you'd slip with the knife and cut your fingers holding the fish head. 😵😵

[@ArkyJane]

Oppps! My bad.

[@ArkyJane]

What??? No garlic! LOL!!!

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I love my Garlic. Didn't want to over power this one though.

[@SoCalOutdoors]

1st

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Score!!!

[@josecorujo4148]

pass the plates

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

More bread bowls.

[@TN-rf7wn]

cooking channel?.... anyone?

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

I'm almost there. LOL. I try to do one a week so it stays balanced.

[@TN-rf7wn]

*thumbs up*

[@2snugglebear1999]

You forgot to show us your feet

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Gotta keep em coming back for more.

[@djjaewon]

tobasco tobasco tobasco

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Yea, that is a west coast thing. I used Tapatio.

[@redfishing7797]

Yeah for sure don't use a mic when ur eating...don't want to hear u eating

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

But the world doesn't revolve around you.

[@redfishing7797]

Ur right but would u want to hear some one eat and u put ur ear right next to there mouth??