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Bowl of rich Lobster Scallop Chowder garnished with fresh herbs

Lobster & Scallop Chowder

This Lobster & Scallop Chowder is a luxurious and creamy seafood dish that combines tender lobster and sweet scallops in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood Ingredients
  • 1 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped Feel free to get it pre-cooked; no one has to know!
  • 1 pound sea scallops, roughly chopped
Base Ingredients
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 4 cups seafood stock Homemade or store-bought works well!
Creamy Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • to taste Chopped parsley For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set it aside.
  2. Add the diced onion and celery to the leftover bacon grease and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until they soften. Then, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the diced potatoes, seafood stock, smoked paprika, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  2. Add the heavy cream to the pot and stir well, then simmer for another 5 minutes.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped lobster and scallops, and let them heat through for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Season the chowder with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Ladle the chowder into bowls, sprinkle with crumbled bacon and parsley, and serve.

Notes

Prep ahead by chopping your veggies and seafood in advance. You can substitute half-and-half for cream for a lighter version. Shrimp or crab can be used instead of lobster or scallops. If the chowder looks lumpy, don’t stress; it’s all part of the delicious magic!