Seafood bisque
A rich and creamy seafood bisque, perfect for a special occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 1 cup Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Celery, chopped
- 0.5 cup Carrot, chopped
- 2 tablespoon Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 cup Fish or seafood stock
- 2 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 pound Crab meat, lump
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the fish or seafood stock until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream, shrimp, and crab meat.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Do not boil.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Enjoy this delicious and comforting seafood bisque!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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