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Creamy Lobster & Scallop Chowder

A rich and comforting seafood chowder filled with sweet lobster, tender scallops, and creamy broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chowder Base
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 Yukon gold potatoes diced
Seafood
  • 1 cup lobster meat cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup sea scallops

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and celery in butter and oil until soft. Add garlic.
  2. Stir in flour and cook briefly to form roux.
  3. Whisk in stock, cream, and milk. Add potatoes and thyme. Simmer until tender.
  4. Sear scallops separately until golden.
  5. Add lobster and scallops to chowder and heat gently.
  6. Season and serve hot with parsley garnish.

Notes

Avoid overcooking seafood. Best served immediately.