Richard's Seafood Chowder |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A rich tasting seafood chowder that can be served as a main dish, with a green salad and hot bread. Ingredients:
1 cup finely chopped onion |
4 teaspoons olive oil |
1 1/2 cups sherry |
1 cup minced carrot |
1 cup minced celery |
2 cups unpeeled, minced red potatoes |
4 tablespoons tomato paste |
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper |
3 cups 1% milk |
2 cups half-and-half |
1 pound cooked shrimp |
1/2 pound scallops |
2 cups clam juice |
Directions:
1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, saute onion in oil and sherry, until soft. Add carrots, celery, and potato and saute 2 minutes. Add clam juice and cover. Simmer until potatoes are soft (about 15 minutes).
2. Puree half of the mixture in a blender until smooth, then return to stock pot.
3. Add tomato paste, cayenne, milk, half and half, shrimp, and scallops. Bring to boil, lower heat to simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if desired.
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