THAI SHRIMP AND SCALLOP CHOWDER

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Thai Shrimp And Scallop Chowder image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 quarts chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
4 stalks lemon grass, minced, or 1/2-cup dried
3 pieces galanga or 4 thin slices fresh ginger
6 scallions, trimmed and minced
2 tablespoons grated lime rind
1/2 cup minced fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup minced fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup minced coriander leaves
6 red bliss potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 pound large shrimp, cleaned, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 pound bay scallops, cleaned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken broth, garlic, pepper flakes, lemon grass and galanga or ginger in a saucepan. Simmer for an hour. Strain into a clean saucepan. Set aside. Combine the scallions, lime rind, mint, basil and coriander. Set aside.
  • Heat the broth over medium heat. Add the potatoes. Simmer gently, about 10 minutes. Lower the heat. Do not allow it to boil after this point. Add the coconut milk, shrimp and scallops. Heat until the fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into individual bowls. Garnish with herb mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 514, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1044 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Joshua Gale
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This chowder was easy to make and very flavorful.


Lusham Rany
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I loved this chowder! The flavors were so unique and delicious.


Wealthy Home
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This chowder was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavors were great.


Kohinoor Akther
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I made this chowder for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The flavors were complex and delicious.


Esleman Yesuf
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This chowder was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the addition of lemongrass and ginger.


Starla Hernandez
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I was disappointed with this chowder. The flavors were bland and the seafood was overcooked.


anabia zahid
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This chowder was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Jamil Khan
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This chowder was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of shrimp and scallops, and the coconut milk gave it a really nice flavor.


zanipam mtshweni
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I loved this chowder! The flavors were so unique and delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Sher Alam khan Sher Alam khan
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This chowder was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavors were great. I would recommend using less cornstarch next time.


Javanise Thompson
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I made this chowder for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Vero Ahama
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This chowder was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the addition of lemongrass and ginger. I would definitely make this again.


Mr Sadek Hossain Jishan
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I was disappointed with this chowder. The flavors were bland and the seafood was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Shane Davis
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This chowder was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would recommend using less chili paste next time.


Kavin Jacob
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chowder turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Gwen Gilbert
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This chowder was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of shrimp and scallops, and the coconut milk gave it a really nice flavor.


Emmanuel Macharriah
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Muzammal
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This Thai shrimp and scallop chowder was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy seafood chowder.