Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

Being in Nova Scotia last summer and trying seafood chowder in every restaurant I went was awesome! I found this recipe a while ago and never had an opportunity to try it. So, finally, here it is!!!!

• 2 cups of frozen seafood mix
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 ribs celery , thinly sliced
• 2 onions , chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 bottle clam juice , (240 mL)
• 2 yellow-fleshed potatoes , peeled and cubed
• 12 oz haddock fillets , or other firm-fleshed fish fillets, cut in 2-inch (5 cm) chunks
• 1 can (11.3 oz/320 g) frozen lobster meat , thawed and drained
• 3 cups 10% cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

In saucepan, bring the seafood mix and wine to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 5 minutes. Strain, reserving broth;
In Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat; fry celery, onions, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

Stir in reserved broth, water and clam juice, scraping up any brown bits on bottom of pan. Add potatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Stir in haddock, seafood and lobster; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cream and parsley. Stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.