California Avocado Seafood Chowder

Serves: 6

Ingredients

18 mussels (about 1/2 pound)
1/4 cup dry white wine or water
1 onion chopped
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 purple or red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 cups water
1 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup heavy cream or additional milk
2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
2 tomatoes peeled, seeded, and diced
2 Fresh California Avocados, about 8 ounces each, cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 lb. scallops, cleaned, sliced in 1/4-inch medallions
3 Tbsp. chopped, fresh cilantro

cilantro sprigs for garnish

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.