Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

Name: Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Ingredients: 5 tbsp. butter; 5 tbsp. flour; 12 large scallops; 6 strips bacon; 4 c. water; 24 oz. Tasteful Selections® potatoes, halved; 2 large carrots, sliced into ¼-inch coins; 1 tsp. salt; 1½ c. heavy whipping cream; 1½ c. milk; 1 c. haddock, cut into chunks; 1 c. cooked lobster, chopped; 18 large shrimp, tails removed & deveined, chopped; 2 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped; 2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped; ¼ tsp. ground black pepper; Salt, to taste

Indulge in a creamy Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder, loaded with scallops, lobster, shrimp, haddock, and savory bacon, all simmered with tender potatoes and carrots. A rich and comforting seafood dish perfect for any occasion!

Prep10

Cook1

Serves8

Course Soup

Variety Fav(s) Ruby Sensation®

Cook Type Stove Top

Dish Type Soups & Stews

Quick, Easy, Convenient 1-Dish Meals

Ingredients

5 tbsp. butter
5 tbsp. flour
12 large scallops
6 strips bacon
4 c. water
24 oz. Tasteful Selections® potatoes, halved
2 large carrots, sliced into ¼-inch coins
1 tsp. salt
1½ c. heavy whipping cream
1½ c. milk
1 c. haddock, cut into chunks
1 c. cooked lobster, chopped
18 large shrimp, tails removed & deveined, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Salt, to taste

Instructions

Sandwich scallops gently between sheets of paper towel to dry the tops & bottoms; this will help them sear better. Set aside.
Cook bacon in a pot over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
Keep the bacon grease hot over medium-high heat. Use tongs to gently place scallops in pot. Cook until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove scallops and set aside.
In the same pot, add butter and flour to create a roux. Then add water, potatoes, carrots, salt, chives, dill & pepper. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any stuck on bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat & simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Pour in cream & milk; bring chowder back to a simmer & continue to cook for 10 minutes.
Add scallops, haddock, lobster & shrimp; simmer for 5 minutes.
With kitchen scissors, cut cooked bacon into chowder.
Garnish with fresh dill, if desired.