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Spiced Seafood Bisque with Sesame Prawn Croutons Recipe!

A rich and flavorful Spiced Seafood Bisque topped with crispy Sesame Prawn Croutons, perfect for seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Stir in the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the seafood stock and diced tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the mixed seafood and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
  6. For the sesame prawn croutons, heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
  8. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  9. Serve the bisque hot, topped with the sesame prawn croutons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

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.

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