Description
A rich and creamy seafood bisque made with a blend of fresh seafood, aromatic vegetables, and a touch of cream for a luxurious texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, lobster)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine.
- Slowly pour in the broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add tomato paste, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the seafood and cook until just done (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream and heat through without boiling.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor.
- Adjust cream quantity for desired thickness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: seafood bisque, creamy soup, seafood recipe, French cuisine