Roasted Corn Chowder with Scallops and Bacon

October 11, 2009 at 5:34 pm (Cooking, Fats, Oils, Fish and Fishery, Food, Fruits, Vegetables, Plants, Meat, Poultry, Game, Milk and milk products, Real Food, Recipes) (bacon, cilantro, corn, garlic, milk, poblano, red Fresno chiles, scallops, Smoked Chili Powder, white onion)

Roasted sweet corn with poblano peppers, onions, seared scallops and smoked bacon..

Roasted Corn Chowder with Scallops and Bacon

(informed by a recipe by Rick Bayless)

3 cups fresh corn kernels, divided
1/2 small white onion
1/2 large poblano chile
1 red Fresno chile
1 clove garlic
1 cup fresh whole milk
1 cup fresh cream
6 oz dry sea scallops
4 oz smoked bacon, diced
1 teaspoon cultured butter
1/4 teaspoon smoked chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Roast the poblano, Fresno, onion, garlic and 1/2 of the corn in a 450 degree oven until the peppers are blackened. Place the peppers in a paper bag or under an inverted bowl to steam a bit- the skins will peel right off.

Pulse the uncooked corn in a blender with the milk, cream and smoked chili powder, then transfer to a heavy pot set over medium-low heat. Stirring frequently, allow to simmer until reduced by 1/4.

Chop the roasted peppers, onion and garlic and add to the pan. Stir to combine.

Meanwhile, sauté diced bacon over medium-high heat until well browned. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon of fat and add 1 teaspoon butter, paprika and cilantro. Add the scallops and sear until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to the soup, stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt & pepper if necessary and serve steaming hot.

11 Comments

Ethan said,

October 11, 2009 at 10:26 pm

This is without a doubt one of the most stunning dishes I’ve seen published anywhere. Wow!

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SLY said,

October 12, 2009 at 9:41 am

Yummy. I have a corn chowder recipe that I make with friends. Its not nearly as beautiful as yours but I love all the Corn Chowder recipes that I’m coming across!

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- Ren said,
  
  October 12, 2009 at 11:57 am
  
  ‘Tis the season, n’est pas? Thanks, SLY!
  
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Tara said,

October 14, 2009 at 4:11 pm

Just wanted to let you know how much I love your site. I find myself salivating every time I get over here. The kids and I plan on making this recipe this weekend assuming there’s still some corn at the farmer’s market.
Yum!!

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- Ren said,
  
  October 14, 2009 at 5:53 pm
  
  Thanks a lot, Tara, that’s really nice of you to say!
  
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Liz M owner hyperlocavore.com said,

November 17, 2009 at 1:24 am

Wow…that looks AMAAAAAAAZING.

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- Ren said,
  
  November 17, 2009 at 7:00 am
  
  Thank you, Liz!
  
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Outdoors2 said,

November 17, 2009 at 2:35 pm

This looks fantastically rich! …;-))

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- Ren said,
  
  November 17, 2009 at 4:18 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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julie said,

October 9, 2010 at 10:59 pm

looks and sounds amazing! can’t wait to try it!

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