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Lobster Scallop Chowder

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A creamy and rich seafood dish featuring succulent lobster meat and buttery scallops, perfect for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 pound sea scallops, halved if large
  • 1/2 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Oyster crackers or crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil together until bubbling.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion, diced celery, and carrots, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the diced potatoes and seafood stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, milk, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and pepper, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Fold in the scallops and lobster meat, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the scallops are opaque.
  7. Stir in the fresh parsley and adjust seasoning as desired.
  8. Serve hot with oyster crackers or crusty bread.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, use fresh seafood and consider adding clam juice to the stock. Adjust cayenne for spice preference.

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