Description
Creamy Lobster Scallop Chowder for Cozy Nights In is the ultimate comfort food that encapsulates warmth and flavor in every spoonful. This luxurious chowder features tender lobster and plump scallops swimming in a rich, creamy broth that’s perfect for chilly evenings or special occasions. Easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients, this dish is great for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night at home. Serve it hot with crusty bread, and let its delightful aromas fill your kitchen as you indulge in a bowl of pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cooked lobster meat
- 1 lb plump scallops
- 4 slices turkey bacon (or chicken ham)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the diced onion and celery in the bacon drippings until softened. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced potatoes and seafood stock; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Add lobster meat and scallops to the pot along with heavy cream. Toss in bay leaves and simmer gently for another 10 minutes.
- Before serving, discard bay leaves and stir in fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg