NANTUCKET SCALLOP CHOWDER

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Pork     Potato     Lunch     Bacon     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 3/4 teaspoons dried thyme
4 cups bottled clam juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 pound bay scallops
Paprika

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain well. Drain all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from saucepan. Add onions and thyme to same saucepan and sauté over medium-high heat until onions are light golden, about 10 minutes. Add 4 cups clam juice, 1/2 cup white wine and potatoes. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add cream and half of bacon and bring to simmer. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add half of scallops and sauté until light golden, about 2 minutes. Add scallops to chowder. Repeat with remaining butter and scallops. Season chowder to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle chowder into bowls. Sprinkle with paprika and remaining bacon and serve immediately.

Kibria official Song
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I made this chowder for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Sophia Gorczynska
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This chowder is delicious! I love the combination of scallops, potatoes, and corn. It's the perfect meal for a cold night.


Rakibul Hasan Rocky
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I've tried many scallop chowder recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is incredible and the scallops are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it.


Nayyar Stellasports
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This chowder is a staple in my household. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the creamy broth and tender scallops.


Khobiab Shah
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Just made this chowder and it was fantastic! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the broth was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kenneth Keith
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This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the broth is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Itzred Vai
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I love this chowder! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little extra pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Stacy Boo
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


sarkar wisal
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This was my first time making Nantucket scallop chowder and it was a success! The recipe was clear and easy to follow. The chowder turned out creamy, flavorful, and packed with tender scallops. It was a hit with my guests.


Tracey Florian
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I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I highly recommend it.


Joshua Medie
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This chowder is a symphony of flavors! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the broth was creamy and flavorful. My family loved it!