The essence of this dish is the sweet flavor of fresh fish. Select whatever fish looks best that day. Try to choose a fairly firm fish such as tilapia. There is no flour in this chowder making it very light and allowing the fresh ingredients to stand out.
Helpful Hints:
_ Low-salt tomato juice can be used.
_ Diced fresh onions and celery can be found in the produce section of the supermarket.
Countdown:
_ Make chowder.
_ Make salad.
Shopping List:
To buy: } pound tilapia or mahi mahi, 2 ounces smoked, low-fat ham(ASTERISK), 1 carton half and half, 1 can whole potatoes, 1 8-ounce can low-salt V-8 juice(ASTERISK)(ASTERISK), 1 bottle dried thyme, 1 bottle dried tarragon, 1 container fresh diced onion (2 cups needed), 1 container bought diced celery, 1 bag washed, ready-to-eat salad.
Staples: olive oil spray, olive oil, reduced-fat vinaigrette dressing(ASTERISK)(ASTERISK)(ASTERISK), salt, black peppercorns.
