Elegant Seafood Bisque
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of our Elegant Seafood Bisque, a creamy and sophisticated soup that’s perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in. This gourmet recipe combines the briny sweetness of shrimp, crab, and lobster with a velvety base of seafood stock, white wine, and heavy cream. Aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery, along with a hint of tomato paste and fresh thyme, build layers of depth and richness in every spoonful. Finished with a touch of paprika for warmth and garnished with fresh parsley, this bisque is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it warm with crusty bread to soak up every last flavorful drop for an unforgettable dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 stalk celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups seafood or fish stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces crab meat
- 6 ounces lobster meat, chopped
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to enhance its flavor.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and mix well to create a roux. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Slowly pour in the white wine, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
Add the seafood stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender to puree until smooth. Return the puree to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the soup back to a gentle simmer. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Add the shrimp, crab meat, and lobster meat to the pot. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
Remove the bay leaf and discard it.
Ladle the bisque into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.8 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.5 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1052 mg | 350% | |
| Sodium | 7969 mg | 346% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 162.0 g | 324% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 773 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3350 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
