Description
Creamy French seafood bisque brings coastal elegance to your dining table. Rich lobster and shrimp mingle with aromatic herbs, creating a luxurious soup you’ll savor down to the last silky spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1½ pounds (680g) raw seafood of choice (such as shrimp, crab, or lobster)
- 1 cup (226g) butter
- 1 quart (945ml) heavy cream
- 1 quart (945ml) whole milk
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Craft a robust flavor base by melting butter in a spacious pot, sautéing finely chopped onions and garlic until they become translucent and aromatic, releasing their delicate essence.
- Transform the foundation by integrating flour, tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning, whisking them together to create a complex, well-blended roux that will provide depth and structural integrity to the bisque.
- Progressively introduce heavy cream and whole milk, using a steady whisking motion to ensure a silky, lump-free liquid that forms the creamy canvas of the seafood bisque.
- Gently lower raw seafood into the simmering liquid, allowing shrimp, crab, or lobster to dance and cook slowly, absorbing the rich, layered flavors of the developing broth.
- Reduce heat and let the bisque gently simmer, allowing seafood to cook thoroughly and enabling the intricate seasonings to harmonize and intensify, creating a luxurious maritime symphony.
- Taste and refine the bisque’s seasoning, adjusting salt, pepper, and additional spices to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile that celebrates the oceanic ingredients.
- Ladle the steaming bisque into warm bowls, adorning the surface with freshly chopped herbs like parsley or chives, and optionally sprinkle extra Cajun seasoning for a vibrant, visually appealing presentation.
Notes
- Uncover the secret to a luxurious seafood base that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, indulgent experience.
- Discover how layering spices and aromatics creates depth, turning this bisque into a restaurant-worthy comfort dish.
- Master the delicate balance of cooking seafood perfectly without overcooking, ensuring tender, succulent bites in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg