Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Creamy Lobster Scallop Chowder for cozy nights in. This delightful seafood chowder combines tender lobster and succulent scallops in a rich, creamy broth, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for special occasions or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cooked lobster meat
- 1 lb scallops
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon gold)
- 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and celery in the bacon drippings until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced potatoes and pour in seafood stock or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Mix in lobster meat and scallops gently, followed by heavy cream and seasonings. Cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving, ladle into bowls, and enjoy with crumbled bacon on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg