Description
A rich and flavorful Spiced Seafood Bisque topped with crispy Sesame Prawn Croutons, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, and fish)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (for croutons)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the seafood stock and diced tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the mixed seafood and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
- For the sesame prawn croutons, heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve the bisque hot, topped with the sesame prawn croutons.
Notes
- For a spicier bisque, add more cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can substitute the mixed seafood with your favorite seafood or use only shrimp for a simpler version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg