Cajun Scallop Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package mixed frozen vegetables ( broccoli
• corn
• red pepper)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic
• minced
• 1 (4 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 pound scallops - rinsed
• drained
• and cut in half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the mixed vegetables in a pot with enough water to cover and bring to a boil until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a pot over medium-low heat; cook and stir the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and Cajun seasoning in the melted butter until the onion is tender, but not yet browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the flour.
5. Pour in the milk; cook and stir until thickened and beginning to bubble.
6. Add the scallops, salt, and pepper; continue cooking until the scallops are opaque, 5 to 7 minutes.
7. Fold the vegetables into the mixture and cook until the vegetables are reheated, 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Serve immediately.