Grandpa Seamone’s Classic Lobster Chowder
Grandpa Seamone’s Classic Lobster Chowder layers sweet, buttery lobster with tender potatoes in a creamy, gently seasoned broth. The quick butter sauté adds depth while preserving the comforting, coastal character of this Nova Scotia staple. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend lunch when you want something rich yet soothing.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandpa Seamone’s Classic Lobster Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes and the onion in a large saucepan and cover them with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and put them back in the saucepan.
- 2
While the potatoes simmer, melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the cubed lobster and cook until the edges start to turn golden, about 5 minutes.
- 3
After the potatoes have been drained and returned to the saucepan, stir in the remaining butter, the lobster, the cream, the milk, and the sugar. Return the pan to the heat and cook until hot, stirring occasionally.
- 4
When hot, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
- Calories 351.3 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 30.48 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 24.45 g 9%
- Total Fat 12.58 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 6.75 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.51 mg High 40%
- Sodium 597.01 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.26 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 7.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 258.67 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 0.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 752.91 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 77.99 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 4.4 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 1.47 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grandpa Seamone's Classic Lobster Chowder is made with 8 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Diced Onion, Diced Potatoes, and Fully Cooked Lobster Meat. Each serving provides about 351.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandpa Seamone’s Classic Lobster Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Diced Onion, Diced Potatoes, Fully Cooked Lobster Meat, Heavy Cream. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandpa Seamone’s Classic Lobster Chowder?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 351.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandpa Seamone’s Classic Lobster Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grandpa Seamone’s Classic Lobster Chowder healthy?
- Grandpa Seamone’s Classic Lobster Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 351.3 calories and 30.48 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 597.01 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.75 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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