EASY BAY SCALLOP CHOWDER

Submitted by clubfoody

"This amazing dish is not only easy and tasty but comforting as well. It can be served as an appetizer or a main course. VIDEO https://youtu.be/C_v8EzQ4Jb0"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 pinch sea salt, ground
• 1⁄2 tablespoon clarified butter (if needed)
• 1⁄2 cup celery, washed and diced
• 1⁄2 cup red pepper, seeded, ribs removed and diced
• 1 cup clam juice
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups red potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed and cubed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon smoked paprika (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 lb bay scallop
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon dill, chopped

directions

1. In a deep skillet, add bacon and set the heat to medium; sauté until it starts to brown, about 7 minutes. Add onions and carrots with a small pinch of sea salt; sauté for 3 minutes. If it needs more fat, add butter. Add celery and red peppers; sauté for another 3 minutes.
2. Pour in clam juice and broth; bring to a boil. Add cubed potatoes, reduce heat back to medium, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until almost tender. Add cream, white pepper, smoked paprika and Old Bay seasoning; stir to combine, bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Add scallops with its juice and lemon zest; stir well and cook until opaque, not more than 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in dill. Serve immediately with fresh crusty bread.