Shrimp And Scallop Chowder With Coconut Milk Food

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP CHOWDER WITH COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• 1. Peel and devein the shrimp and cut into 1 inch pieces.
• 2. Cut large scallops in quarters, medium sized ones in half, so that all are the same size. NOTE: Bay scallops (the small ones) may be used if sea scallops not available. No need to cut, since they are usually about the same size.
• 3. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Cook chile, shallots, garlic, scallions, ginger and bell peppers over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft but not browned.
• 4. Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• 5. Add the fish stock ( or clam broth) and coconut milk and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
• 6. Just before serving, add the shrimp and scallops. Gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the shellfish is firm. Add salt, pepper and more curry powder to taste.
• 7. Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish each with chopped cilantro.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP CHOWDER WITH COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp and cut into 1 inch pieces.
• Cut large scallops in quarters, medium size ones in half, so that all are the same size. NOTE: Bay scallops (the small ones) may be used if sea scallops not available. No need to cut, since they are usually about the same size.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Cook chile, shallots, garlic, scallions, ginger and bell peppers over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft but not browned.
• Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the fish stock ( or clam broth) and coconut milk and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
• Just before serving, add the shrimp and scallops. Gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the shellfish is firm. Add salt, pepper and more curry powder to taste.
• Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish each with chopped cilantro.

SCALLOP AND SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• Saute onion and celery in skillet or dutch oven coated with cooking spray for about 5 minutes (or until tender).
• Add minced garlic and saute another minute.
• Add diced potato, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoons pepper; cook another 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over potato mixture and cook another minute or two.
• Add clam juice and skim milk; bring just to a boil, stirring constantly, and then reduce heat immediately. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• With a slotted spoon, remove at least 2 cups of potato/celery/onion mixture. Puree and add back to soup.
• Stir in remaining salt and pepper, as well as aniseseed and thyme. (Note re: anise -- it makes a big difference in flavor if you can buy whole aniseseed and grind it yourself. If not, just use bottled ground anise.) Simmer 10 minutes.
• Add scallops and shrimp; cook about 5 minutes, or until shellfish are cooked.
• Add half-and-half and cook a few more minutes, until heated thoroughly.

SCALLOP AND SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• Stir broth, potatoes, corn, onion, and flour together in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker crock.
• Cook on Low until potatoes are tender, about 6 hours.
• Stir cream, scallops, shrimp, potato flakes, and garlic pepper into the broth. Cook on High until slightly thickened, 35 to 45 minutes. Season with salt.

THAI SHRIMP AND SCALLOP CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combine the chicken broth, garlic, pepper flakes, lemon grass and galanga or ginger in a saucepan. Simmer for an hour. Strain into a clean saucepan. Set aside. Combine the scallions, lime rind, mint, basil and coriander. Set aside.
• Heat the broth over medium heat. Add the potatoes. Simmer gently, about 10 minutes. Lower the heat. Do not allow it to boil after this point. Add the coconut milk, shrimp and scallops. Heat until the fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into individual bowls. Garnish with herb mixture. Serve immediately.

COCONUT SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add cayenne pepper. Stir in the broth, corn, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in coconut milk. Cool slightly., In a food processor, process soup in batches until blended. Return all to pan. Add shrimp; cook and stir over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Garnish servings with avocado.