Step 1

Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, and carrots for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 2

Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes and seafood stock. Simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Step 3

Add Dairy & Seasoning: Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream, milk, salt, pepper, thyme, and Old Bay seasoning.

Step 4

Cook Seafood: Add fish, shrimp, scallops, and mussels. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until seafood is cooked through and mussels open. Do not boil.

Step 5

Final Touches: Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or crackers.