Nantucket Scallop Chowder Recipe

Name: Nantucket Scallop Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Saute bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes.
2
Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain well.
3
Drain all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from saucepan.
4
Add onions and thyme to same saucepan and saute over medium-high heat until onions are light golden, about 10 minutes.
5
Add 4 cups clam juice, 1/2 cup white wine and potatoes.
6
Bring to boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
8
Add cream and half of bacon and bring to simmer.
9
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
10
Cover and refrigerate.
11
Bring to simmer before continuing.)
12
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over high heat.
13
Add half of scallops and saute until light golden, about 2 minutes.
14
Add scallops to chowder.
15
Repeat with remaining butter and scallops.
16
Season chowder to taste with salt and pepper.
17
Ladle chowder into bowls.
18
Sprinkle with paprika and remaining bacon and serve immediately.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped, 2 onions, chopped, 1 3/4 teaspoons dried thyme, 4 cups bottled clam juice, and more.

Yes, Nantucket 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.

Nantucket Scallop Chowder

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