Seafood Chowder La Mer Recipe

Name: Seafood Chowder La Mer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (475 ml) lobster meat; 1 lb (.5 kg). monk fish fillets; 1/2 cup (125 ml) onion, chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter; 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour; 4 cups (950 ml) potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 cup (225 ml) of water; 1 lb (.5 kg). scallops; 4 cups (950 ml) sour cream; 3 cups (700 ml) milk; pinch of white pepper; pinch of cayenne pepper (to taste); 1 lb (.5 kg). clams, steamed and shucked

Servings: persons

2 cups (475 ml) lobster meat
1 lb (.5 kg). monk fish fillets
1/2 cup (125 ml) onion, chopped
1/2 cup (125 ml) butter
2 tbsp (30 ml) flour
4 cups (950 ml) potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup (225 ml) of water
1 lb (.5 kg). scallops
4 cups (950 ml) sour cream
3 cups (700 ml) milk
pinch of white pepper
pinch of cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 lb (.5 kg). clams, steamed and shucked

1
If frozen, thaw lobster, reserving lobster liquor.
2
Remove any bits of shell or cartilage and cut into bite-size pieces.
3
Debone fish fillets and cut into small pieces, set aside.
4
In a heavy saucepan saut onions in butter until tender.
5
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
6
Add potatoes and enough water to cover, bring to a boil, cook until tender.
7
Add fish and scallops and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
8
Add sour cream, milk, lobster, lobster liquor, clams, and seasonings.
9
Heat gently and serve.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (475 ml) lobster meat, 1 lb (.5 kg). monk fish fillets, 1/2 cup (125 ml) onion, chopped, 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, and more.

Yes, Seafood Chowder La Mer 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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Seafood Chowder La Mer

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