Best 8 Creamy Scallop Chowder Recipes

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In a culinary world brimming with delectable creations, the creamy scallop chowder stands as a shining beacon of comfort and sheer indulgence. This delectable dish, born from the harmonious union of tender scallops, velvety cream, and a symphony of aromatic vegetables, is a true testament to the transformative power of culinary art. Whether you seek a heartwarming meal to soothe your soul on a chilly evening or an extraordinary dish to impress your discerning palate, the creamy scallop chowder beckons you on a culinary journey that promises to enthrall your senses and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SCALLOP CHOWDER



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This is a rich, traditional chowder recipe using tender and creamy bay scallops in place of clams. From Linda Larsen,Your Guide to Busy Cooks, on ABOUT.COM/busy cooks

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices bacon, chopped
12 ounces bay scallops, thawed if frozen
1 onion, chopped
1 cup diced peeled potato
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 cup fish stock or 1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 1/2 cups milk
12 ounces corn, drained

Steps:

  • In large stockpot, cook bacon until crisp; remove from pan, drain on paper towels, crumble, and set aside.
  • In drippings, place scallops and cook for 3-4 minutes until opaque (8-9 minutes for sea scallops).
  • Remove scallops from pot and set aside.
  • In drippings in pot, add onion, potatoes and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add fish stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, marjoram, pepper, and milk and mix with wire whisk until blended.
  • Add to pot along with drained corn and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook over medium heat for 12 minutes, stirring often, until soup has thickened and vegetables are tender.
  • Add cooked scallops and simmer for 3-4 minutes until scallops are thoroughly heated.

CHEF JOHN'S BAY SCALLOP CHOWDER



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Every once in a while I make a dish that no matter how great it tastes, I just can't get past how it looks, and that was the case with this very easy, incredibly delicious scallop chowder. If you do make it, and want a thicker, more traditional chowder base, simply mash some of your potatoes into the mixture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
½ yellow onion, diced
1 rib celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup cubed Yukon Gold potatoes
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 red Fresno chile pepper, diced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt to taste
1 pound bay scallops
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until fat renders and bacon is slightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion to bacon; cook and stir until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir celery and garlic into onion mixture, cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Pour clam juice, chicken broth, potato, cayenne pepper, and black pepper into bacon mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium low, and cook until potatoes are almost tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir cream and chile pepper into potato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are completely tender and chowder flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Season with lemon zest and salt.
  • Stir scallops into chowder and cook over medium heat until scallops are tender and white, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 642.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SCALLOP CHOWDER



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This traditional rich chowder recipe is quick and easy. It includes bacon and potatoes and uses scallops instead of clams.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Side Dish     Entree     Lunch     Dinner     Appetizer     Soup

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices bacon, chopped
12 ounces bay or sea scallops, thawed if frozen
1 onion, chopped
1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 cup fish stock, or chicken stock
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 1/2 cups milk
1 (12-ounce) can corn, drained

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large stockpot, cook the bacon until crisp; remove from the pan, drain on paper towels, crumble, and set aside.
  • In the drippings, place the scallops and cook for 3 to 4 minutes (8 to 9 minutes for sea scallops) until opaque. Remove the scallops from the pot and set aside.
  • In the drippings in the pot, add the onion, potatoes, and celery and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the fish stock and bring to a boil; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, marjoram, pepper, and milk and mix with wire whisk until blended. Add to the pot along with the drained corn and bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat for 12 minutes, stirring often until the soup has thickened and the vegetables are tender.​
  • Add the cooked scallops and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the scallops are thoroughly heated.
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle the cooked bacon on top. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1014 mg, Sugar 13 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SCALLOP AND MUSHROOM CHOWDER



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons butter, divided use
1/2 pound bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup white wine, preferably Chardonnay
1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup (recommended: Campbell's)
1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning

Steps:

  • In medium pot, over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Dredge scallops in flour. Shake off excess and saute in butter for 3 minutes, or until opaque and starting to color. Use a slotted spoon to remove scallops from pan and set aside.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in pan. Saute mushrooms and celery for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in wine, potato soup, clam juice and seafood seasoning. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in scallops with any accumulated juice and simmer for 3 minutes.

CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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At our Pittsburgh competition, Lori Kimble's rich and satisfying chowder took top honors. She relates, "This family favorite is perhaps the easiest recipe for clam chowder that I have ever made. Served with sourdough bread, it's especially delicious."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 quart half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, carrots and celery in butter until tender. Stir in potato soup and two cans of undrained clams. Drain and discard juice from remaining can of clams; add clams to soup. , Combine cornstarch and a 1 cup of cream until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir in the remaining cream; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 27g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CREAMY SCALLOP CHOWDER



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A wonderful soup featuring white wine, onions and tender scallops. You may use either ocean or bay scallops.

Provided by Shirley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound scallops, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch green onion, minced
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
½ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground white pepper
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Wash and drain scallops. If scallops are large, cut in half. In a small stock pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Saute onions and mushrooms until tender.
  • Stir in flour. Pour in milk and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Add wine, scallops, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Serve topped with Swiss cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 79.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 920.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CREAMY TOFU, SCALLOP, CUCUMBER, AND DILL CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Scallop     Tofu     Cucumber     Dill     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups, serving 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber
3/4 cup drained soft or silken tofu
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 pound bay scallops, rinsed well
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a saucepan cook the onion in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is softened, add the flour, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the broth, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, and add the cucumber. Bring the mixture to a blender, and purée it with the tofu and the lemon juice until the mixture is smooth. Bring the remaining broth mixture in the pan to a boil, add the scallops, and simmer them, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until they are just firm. Reduce the heat to moderately low, stir in the tofu mixture, the dill, and salt and pepper to taste, and heat the chowder, stirring, until it is hot, but do not let it boil.

CREAMY TOFU, SCALLOP, CUCUMBER AND DILL CHOWDER



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the tofu in this chowder provides a richness surprisingly similar to that of cream without the fat and calories. You and your guests will never know! Source: Gourmet Magazine, 1992

Provided by Doug Mc

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 3 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup onion, diced 1/2 inch
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup soft tofu or 3/4 cup silken tofu, drained
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 lb bay scallop, rinsed well
2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced

Steps:

  • Cook the onion in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add flour and cook for one minute.
  • Add half the chicken broth, bring to a boil and add the cucumber.
  • Puree with tofu and lemon juice in a blender or with a stick blender.
  • Place the rest of the broth in another pot and heat to a simmer and add the scallops for 3 minutes.
  • Add all the contents together with the dill. Add salt/pepper (white preferred) to taste.
  • Heat without boiling the chowder and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 830.4, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 23.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the chowder will be.
  • Don't overcook the scallops. They should be cooked just until they are opaque and tender.
  • Add the cream and milk slowly. This will help to prevent the chowder from curdling.
  • Season the chowder to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings as desired.
  • Serve the chowder hot. It's best enjoyed when it's piping hot.

Conclusion:

Creamy scallop chowder is a delicious and comforting soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup, give this creamy scallop chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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