irish scallop chowder
(1 rating)
A hearty chowder, good served with hot soda bread. Be careful not to overcook the scallops, as they can turn rubbery. Sea scallops are large. If all you can find is the smaller bay scallops, do not quarter them, but leave whole.
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(1 rating)
yield
4 -6
prep time
30 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For irish scallop chowder
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3 1/2 Tbspunsalted butter
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9 ozsea scallpos, quartered
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4 slicestreaky bacon, chopped
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1 lgyellow onion, peeled and chopped
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2 stalkcelery, diced
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2carrots, peeled and diced
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3 mdrusset potatoes, peeled and diced (1 pound)
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2 sprigfresh thyme
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3 Tbspitalian parsley, chopped
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2 cchicken or vegetable broth
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2 cwhole milk
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9 ozmixed seafood, cooked (see note)
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1 Tbspfresh lemon juice
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salt and pepper, to taste
How To Make irish scallop chowder
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1Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add scallops and cook, in batches, for 5 minutes, until just opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
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2Add the bacon to the pan and cook 3-4 minutes, until it starts to brown.
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3Add the onion, celery, carrots and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables start to soften.
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4Add thyme and 2 tablespoons of the parsley to the vegetables. Pour in broth and cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
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5Remove thyme sprigs; discard. Lightly crush some of the vegetables with the back of a wooden spoon. This will help thicken the liquid. Pour in the scalded milk.
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6NOTE: For the mixed seafood, use shrimp, mussels, calamari rings, etc. Add the scallops and mixed cooked seafood to the pan. Cook until heated through but do not let mixture boil.
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7Check seasonings, and add lemon juice. Ladle into warm bowls and sprinkle with remaining parsley.
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