Lobster & Scallop Chowder

Here’s a rich, creamy Lobster & Scallop Chowder recipe that’s perfect for a cozy, luxurious meal:

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🦞 Lobster & Scallop Chowder

Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

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🧾 Ingredients:

Seafood:

• 1 lobster tail (or 1 whole cooked lobster), meat removed and chopped

• 8–10 sea scallops, tough muscle removed, cut into halves or quarters if large

• Optional: ½ lb cooked shrimp or crab for extra seafood richness

Base:

• 4 slices bacon, chopped

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 medium onion, finely diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)

Vegetables:

• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced

• 1 ear of corn (or ¾ cup frozen kernels)

Liquids:

• 1½ cups seafood stock (or clam juice)

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup dry white wine (optional but recommended)

Finishing:

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Chopped fresh chives or parsley, for garnish

• Lemon wedges, for serving

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🍲 Instructions:

1. Cook Bacon:
   In a large soup pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave about 1–2 tbsp of fat in the pot.

2. Sauté Veggies:
   Add butter, onions, and celery to the pot. Cook until soft (about 5–7 minutes). Add garlic, thyme, and paprika; cook for another 1 minute.

3. Deglaze & Simmer:
   Pour in the white wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Let it reduce for 2 minutes.

4. Add Potatoes & Stock:
   Add diced potatoes, corn, and seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

5. Add Dairy:
   Stir in milk and cream. Heat gently—do not boil. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

6. Add Seafood:
   Add scallops and lobster meat. Simmer gently for 5–6 minutes, until scallops are opaque and tender.

7. Finish:
   Return bacon to the pot (or sprinkle on top when serving). Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

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🥖 Serving Suggestions:

Serve with crusty sourdough bread or oyster crackers. A glass of Chardonnay or a crisp pilsner pairs beautifully.