Quick Seafood Chowder
Creamy, briny chowder loaded with shrimp, scallops, and clams in one pot. Ready in 25 minutes with butter, onion, potatoes, and a splash of white wine.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
Step 2
Add potatoes and white wine. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, 10–12 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in cream and stir. Return to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
Step 4
Add shrimp and scallops. Simmer gently until shrimp turns opaque and scallops are just cooked through, 3–4 minutes.
Step 5
Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve in bowls immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3+ quart capacity)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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