Best 4 Bay Scallop Chowder Recipes

BAY SCALLOP CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large pot over high heat, combine the chicken broth, carrot, celery, onion, potatoes, thyme, parsley, salt and ground black pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender, puree until smooth and set aside.
• In the same pot over medium heat, saute the mushrooms and scallops in the butter or margarine for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and reserved puree mixture to the pot, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the egg yolk and heavy cream. Mix well and add to the soup. Continue simmering over low heat, stirring occasionally for 10 to 15 minutes.

BAY SCALLOP AND CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Simmer cobs in clam juice in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove cobs and set liquid aside. Put oil in the same pot and cook leeks and celery on low for 15 minutes. Stir in garlic, clam-and-cob liquid, milk, potatoes, and cayenne. Simmer 5 minutes; add corn kernels and scallops. Whisk together half-and-half and flour to form a smooth slurry; add to pot. Cook for 5 minutes. Salt. Heat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; lay prosciutto on sheet and bake 10 minutes. Crumble into soup. Garnish with herbs.

BAY SCALLOP CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. Utensils and Cookware • 1 large sauté pan • 3 - 5 quart soup pot • cooking spoons and measuring utensils • Large Soup Tureen and small soup bowls
• 2. In large sauté pan, medium high, add olive oil and unsalted butter. Then add onions and garlic, sauté until tender. Add bay scallops and sauté until translucent (about 2 - 3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
• 3. In 3 - 5 quart soup pot , medium high ( in this order) add 1 3/4 cup chicken broth ( hold back 1/4 of broth to combine with corned starch). Then add diced potatoes and let cooked for about 3 - 5 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender (do not over cook). Now add milk, cream of shrimp soup, and cream cheese. Blend well, be careful not to breakup or mash potatoes. Let simmer for another 2 - 3 minutes.
• 4. Add sherry, old bay seasoning and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Then add scallops with garlic and onions to chowder base. Check for thickness at this time. Combine corned starch and 1/4 cup of chicken broth to make a slurry , then pour slurry into chowder. Now add diced bell peppers and fresh chopped parsley and let chowder simmer for about another 5 to 8 minutes.
• 5. Serve chowder in soup tureen and garnish with slice chili peppers and scallops. Serve with crackers or fresh French bread. Enjoy

CHEF JOHN'S BAY SCALLOP CHOWDER

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.