Description
This creamy coastal classic delivers luxury comfort food in every spoonful. A blend of tender lobster, buttery scallops, and hearty potatoes in a silky broth.
Ingredients
1/2 lb lobster meat, chopped
1/2 lb sea scallops
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups diced gold potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups seafood or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Sear scallops for 1–2 minutes per side until golden edges develop. Remove and set aside.
2. In a large soup pot, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil. Add the onion and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant.
3. Stir in flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in broth until smooth. Add potatoes and simmer until fork-tender, about 10–15 minutes.
4. Stir in heavy cream and thyme. Add lobster and scallops. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until warmed through.
5. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh lobster for the best flavor. Be careful not to overcook the scallops.
Letting the chowder rest for a few minutes before serving deepens the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: lobster chowder, scallop chowder, seafood soup, creamy seafood chowder