Smoked Lobster Chowder Recipe

Name: Smoked Lobster Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1 1/2-pound lobsters; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 1/4-inch-thick slice pancetta, diced small; 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 medium onion, peeled and diced; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 8 medium-small red potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges; 2 carrots, peeled and julienned; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley; 8 basil leaves, cut across into thin strips

Servings: persons

3 1 1/2-pound lobsters
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/4-inch-thick slice pancetta, diced small
2 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 medium-small red potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
2 carrots, peeled and julienned
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
8 basil leaves, cut across into thin strips

1
Steam the lobsters in 2 cups of boiling water for 10 minutes.
2
Reserve 1 cup of the steaming liquid.
3
Follow the directions for smoking lobster as above.
4
Cut the lobster meat into large chunks and set aside.
5
Combine the olive oil and pancetta in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
6
Cook for 2 minutes.
7
Lower the heat, add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes.
8
Add the steaming liquid and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
9
Add the milk, cream and potatoes and bring to a simmer; do not boil.
10
Cook until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
11
Stir in the carrots, lobster meat, salt and pepper.
12
Cook for 2 minutes.
13
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
14
Stir in the parsley.
15
Divide among 4 bowls, garnish with basil and serve immediately.

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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: 3 1 1/2-pound lobsters, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 1/4-inch-thick slice pancetta, diced small, 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Smoked Lobster 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.

Smoked Lobster Chowder

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