Cajun Scallop Chowder Recipe

Name: Cajun Scallop Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package mixed frozen vegetables ( broccoli, corn, red pepper); 2 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (4 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 pound scallops - rinsed, drained, and cut in half; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package mixed frozen vegetables ( broccoli, corn, red pepper)
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (4 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 pound scallops - rinsed, drained, and cut in half
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Place the mixed vegetables in a pot with enough water to cover and bring to a boil until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Melt the butter in a pot over medium-low heat; cook and stir the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and Cajun seasoning in the melted butter until the onion is tender, but not yet browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the flour.
5
Pour in the milk; cook and stir until thickened and beginning to bubble.
6
Add the scallops, salt, and pepper; continue cooking until the scallops are opaque, 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Fold the vegetables into the mixture and cook until the vegetables are reheated, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package mixed frozen vegetables ( broccoli, corn, red pepper), 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Cajun Scallop Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Scallop Chowder

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