Creamy Seafood A La King Recipe

Name: Creamy Seafood A La King
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice; 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, in juice; 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth; 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion; 1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes; 1 (15 -16 ounce) jar traditional alfredo sauce; 3 tablespoons snipped green onions; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 2 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup minced red pepper; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 8 ounces cooked shelled deli shrimp; 8 ounces cooked chunked imitation crabmeat

Servings: persons

2 medium bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, in juice
1 (15 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
1 (15 -16 ounce) jar traditional alfredo sauce
3 tablespoons snipped green onions
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup minced red pepper
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
8 ounces cooked shelled deli shrimp
8 ounces cooked chunked imitation crabmeat

1
INTO a 4-quart pot, add 2 medium bay leaves, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice, the strained juice from 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams in juice (reserve clams and set aside), and 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth.
2
ADD 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion (and if desired, a few pre-cooked bacon crumbles); BRING to a boil.
3
REDUCE heat to medium; COVER.
4
COOK for 7 minutes, or until potatoes are firm-tender.
5
UNCOVER; ADD 1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes and 1 (15-16 ounce) jar traditional Alfredo sauce; MIX well.
6
REDUCE heat to medium-low; STIR in reserved clams, 3 tablespoons snipped green onions, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and 1/2 cup canned coconut milk.
7
POUR 2 cups whole milk into a medium bowl; WHISK 1/4 cup flour gradually into milk, blending well; STIR slurry into pot slowly, while stirring rigorously.
8
ADD 1/4 cup frozen peas, 1/4 cup minced red peppers, 2 tablespoons minced cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; SIMMER uncovered, stirring as needed, up to 30 minutes, or to desired consistency.
9
STIR in 8 ounces pre-cooked deli shrimp; FOLD in 8 ounces cooked chunked imitation crabmeat carefully without breaking up meat; HEAT then carefully fold again; REMOVE bay leaves.
10
SERVE warm as a chowder, in pre-baked puff pastry shells, over steamed basmati rice, or over toasted English muffins; GARNISH with fresh cilantro or fresh dill sprigs and/or dill weed; ENJOY!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium bay leaves, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice, 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, in juice, and more.

Yes, Creamy Seafood A La King 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.

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Creamy Seafood A La King

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