3604. SMOKED MARLIN CHOWDER with BACON

2 rashers bacon, chopped
1 onion finely chopped
1 large potato peeled and chopped into cubes
1 chile finely sliced
1 corn cob kernels removed
2 tablespoons butter
1 glass white wine
4 cups milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper
7 oz. flaked marlin
2 spring onions finely chopped

Melt butter in pan. Add bacon, fry till crispy, remove. Add onions and chili sauté till translucent. Add potatoes and corn. Add about 1/2 cup of water and simmer till the potatoes are just fork tender. Add white wine. Bring to boil and evaporate wine. Add milk. Season to taste. Bring to simmer and gently cook about 5 minutes. Meanwhile flake the marlin. Add to chowder. Let sit about 5 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve in your pretty bowls and garnish with spring onions.


bacon recipe source: Gilli Wrightston, So So Simple Food, February 21, 2008