Description
A rich and creamy seafood bisque that is easy to prepare and perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups seafood stock (or fish stock)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the dried thyme and cayenne pepper, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Allow it to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the wine has reduced slightly.
- Add the seafood stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the bisque back to a simmer. Add the chopped shrimp and crab meat, cooking for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or more cayenne pepper.
- Substitute the seafood with your favorite mix, such as scallops or lobster, for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg