Description
This rich and creamy Seafood Bisque is packed with tender scallops, flaky cod, and succulent shrimp, making it the ultimate comfort food for seafood lovers. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion, this bisque is smooth, flavorful, and luxurious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 celery stalk (diced)
- 1 carrot (peeled and diced)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 4 cups seafood stock or fish stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or other seafood seasoning)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cod fillets (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 8 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz scallops (sliced in half if large)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant. - Deglaze with Wine (Optional):
If using, pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes until it’s reduced by half. - Add the Liquids and Seasonings:
Stir in the seafood stock, heavy cream, tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Let it cook for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. - Cook the Seafood:
Add the cod, shrimp, and scallops to the pot. Stir gently to combine. Continue cooking for about 5-7 minutes until the seafood is just cooked through and opaque. Be careful not to overcook the seafood, as it can become tough. - Blend the Bisque (Optional):
For a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender to blend part of the bisque to your desired consistency. Alternatively, transfer about half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and then return it to the pot. This step is optional but helps create a velvety, creamy texture. - Adjust Seasoning:
Taste the bisque and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or Old Bay seasoning if needed. - Serve:
Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. - Enjoy:
Serve your creamy seafood bisque warm, with crusty bread or crackers on the side for dipping!
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier bisque, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- For an even richer bisque, you can replace some of the seafood stock with clam juice.
- This bisque can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 135mg