Creamy Seafood Chowder with Scallops & Lobster

This elegant creamy seafood chowder is pure comfort in a bowl, loaded with sweet scallops, tender lobster, and a silky sauce that’s absolutely irresistible. It’s the kind of dish that feels fancy enough for a special dinner but comes together faster than you’d think.

Perfect for seafood lovers, this chowder strikes the ideal balance between indulgent and refined. Serve it in a beautiful bowl and watch your guests’ faces light up.

Ingredients

4 large scallops, cleaned

8 ounces lobster tail or lump lobster meat

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced small

2 cups seafood or chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

2 tablespoons white wine (optional but recommended)

2 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

2 bay leaves

Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Red pepper flakes for garnish

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