Spicy Seafood Chowder Recipe

Name: Spicy Seafood Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices of bacon, diced; 2 ribs of celery, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 cans (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes; 1 can (12 oz) spicy V8 juice; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme; 4 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1 bottle (8 oz) clam juice; 2 pounds mussels, in shell scrubbed clean; 12 ounces bay scallops (frozen or shelled); 8 ounces medium to large shrimp, cleaned and shelled; Salt and Pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 slices of bacon, diced
2 ribs of celery, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 cans (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (12 oz) spicy V8 juice
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme
4 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 bottle (8 oz) clam juice
2 pounds mussels, in shell scrubbed clean
12 ounces bay scallops (frozen or shelled)
8 ounces medium to large shrimp, cleaned and shelled
Salt and Pepper to taste

1
In a large dutch oven over medium high heat, cook bacon. When bacon is browned but not overly crisp. Spoon off all the fat except 1 tablespoon.
2
Turn heat down to medium, add onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Cook until softened, stirring occasionaly, about 10 minutes.
3
Add diced tomatoes, spicy V8 and clam juice. Bring to a boil.
4
Add potatoes, thyme and Old Bay Seasoning, cook until potatoes are tender but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Add seafood, cover and cook until seafood is done (mussel shells should open, shrimp and scallops should no longer be translucent).
6
Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

322

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices of bacon, diced, 2 ribs of celery, diced, 1 large onion, diced, 2 medium carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

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Spicy Seafood Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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