The question
How late can seafood go into chowder without feeling undercooked — and without turning rubbery?
What we expected
The chowder base should be fully developed first, then seafood should cook only briefly at the end.
What happened
The seafood was added only in the final minutes, with the extra shrimp going in even later. The finished chowder kept the seafood stage short.
Verdict
Build the chowder first; cook the seafood last.
Next time
Log the exact pan temperature and minute marks for the medley and extra shrimp separately.
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