4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter
1 (12 oz.) pkg. center-cut bacon, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
4 quarts half & half
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen whole kernel corn
2 lb. red-skinned potatoes, diced
2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp. celery seed
2 lb. fresh bay scallops
2 lb. raw (peeled and deveined) shrimp, cut into small pieces
salt and pepper, to taste

Melt butter in large stew pot. Cook bacon and chopped onions until bacon is brown and onions are translucent (cook slowly to avoid burning). Add flour and mix well with onions and bacon. Add all other ingredients except scallops and shrimp and cook slowly until potatoes are done (stirring frequently). Add scallops and shrimp and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes (until scallops and shrimp are done).

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Can add a dash of ground cayenne pepper for extra touch of heat and for presentation.

Serve with Oyster Crackers.

Submitted by: Ed Cary