Sicilian Seafood Chowder Recipe

Name: Sicilian Seafood Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 c. diced onion; 1/2 c. diced celery; 1/2 c. diced green bell pepper; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crumbled; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crumbled; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled; 1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepper; 2 1/2 c. bottled clam juice; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 2 oz. orzo; 1/2 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 lb. sea scallops; 1 (6 1/2 oz.) can chopped clams, drained; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. diced onion
1/2 c. diced celery
1/2 c. diced green bell pepper
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. dried basil, crumbled
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
2 1/2 c. bottled clam juice
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 oz. orzo
1/2 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb. sea scallops
1 (6 1/2 oz.) can chopped clams, drained
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, celery and bell pepper and saute until tender, about 7 minutes.
3
Add garlic, basil, thyme, pepper, oregano and crushed red pepper and cook 2 minutes.
4
Add clam juice and tomato sauce and bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
6
(Chowder can be prepared to this point 1 day ahead; refrigerate.
7
Bring to simmer before continuing.) Cook orzo in medium saucepan of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
8
Drain. Rinse under cold water and drain.
9
Yields 6 servings.

301

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 c. diced onion, 1/2 c. diced celery, 1/2 c. diced green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Seafood 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.

Sicilian Seafood Chowder

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