Cheater Almost Instant Creamy Seafood Chowder

CHEDDAR SEAFOOD CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings., In the drippings, saute the celery, orange pepper and onion until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened., Add the potatoes, seafood seasoning and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Add shrimp and scallops; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Stir in cheese until melted. Garnish each serving with bacon.

CHEATER (ALMOST) INSTANT CREAMY SEAFOOD CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large pot heat soup, milk, clams (and juice) , scallops and vegetables over medium-high heat. Simmer until scallops are cooked through.
• Add in the thawed cooked shrimp and simmer 5 minutes.
• serve with crusty bread and a nice salad for a complete meal!

CHUNKY SEAFOOD CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add cream and canned chowder; bring to a boil. Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in crab and heat through.

INSTANT POT® SEAFOOD CHOWDER

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add bacon and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add onion, followed by celery and carrot. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off Saute function.
• Layer potatoes, then corn, on top of vegetable mixture. Pour in vegetable broth. Lay haddock on top, followed by shrimp and scallops.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Turn the Saute feature on and stir to break up the fish. Add thyme, red pepper flakes, and ground pepper. Mix cornstarch and water together in a measuring cup; stir into chowder and cook until thickened. Stir in milk and serve.