Scallop Chowder with Paprika Croutons Recipe

Name: Scallop Chowder with Paprika Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped fine; 1 carrot, chopped fine; 1 celery rib, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 8 ounces bottled clam juice; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 russet (baking) potato (about 1/2 pound); 3/4 pound firm scallops, tough muscle from sides removed; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves; Salt and pepper; Croutons: recipe below; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 1/2 cups bread cubes

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 carrot, chopped fine
1 celery rib, chopped fine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
8 ounces bottled clam juice
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 russet (baking) potato (about 1/2 pound)
3/4 pound firm scallops, tough muscle from sides removed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Salt and pepper
Croutons: recipe below
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups bread cubes

1
In a heavy saucepan cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
2
Pour off fat and in pan cook onion, carrot, and celery in butter over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
3
Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
4
Stir in paprika and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
5
Add clam juice, water, and cream and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
6
While mixture is coming to a boil, peel potato and cut into 1/4-inch dice.
7
Add potato to mixture and simmer chowder, uncovered, 12 minutes.
8
Make croutons while the mixture is simmering.
9
Stir in scallops and simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
10
Stir in parsley, bacon, and salt and pepper to taste.
11
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
12
In a small saucepan melt butter with paprika over moderate heat, stirring.
13
In a bowl toss bread cubes with melted butter.
14
Sprinkle with paprika and toss.
15
Transfer to a baking sheet.
16
Arrange bread in one layer and bake in middle of oven 10 minutes or until deep golden.
17
Serve chowder with paprika croutons.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped fine, 1 carrot, chopped fine, 1 celery rib, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Scallop Chowder with Paprika Croutons 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.

Scallop Chowder with Paprika Croutons

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