Description
Experience the warmth of coastal cuisine with this Creamy Lobster & Scallop Chowder. This indulgent dish combines succulent lobster and tender scallops in a rich, velvety broth infused with aromatic vegetables and herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, each spoonful promises to warm your heart and delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lobster meat (fresh or pre-cooked)
- 1 cup large sea scallops
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups fish stock or broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add onion and celery; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add diced potatoes and fish stock; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, approximately 10 minutes.
- Introduce lobster meat, scallops, and bay leaves to the pot. Simmer gently for another 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream until fully blended. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; ladle chowder into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg