shrimp and scallop chowder with brie

Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

Serve with a crusty bread. See note at bottom of instructions for how to remove rind from brie. This serves two for a main course or 4 for a soup course.

yield 2 -4
prep time 40 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp and scallop chowder with brie

  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 c
    minced onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 c
    water
  • 2 c
    frozen hashbrowns
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 16 oz
    brie, rind removed (see note)
  • 8 md
    shrimp, peeled and diced
  • 10 md
    sea scallops, cut in half (or quarters if using larger scallops-use only 5)
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make shrimp and scallop chowder with brie

  • 1
    Heat butter in a large saucepan, over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for 10 minutes, until onion is soft but not browned.
  • 2
    Add water, hashbrowns and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are done, about 10 minutes. Stir in brie and stir until cheese is melted.
  • 3
    Stir in shrimp, scallops and cream. Bring back to simmer and cook until shrimp and scallops are done, about 5 minutes. Do not over cook.
  • 4
    Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Serve.
  • 5
    NOTE: To remove rind from brie, place brie in freezer for 30 minutes, then trim rind off with a sharp knife. Cut brie into pieces to help melt faster.

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