Creamy Seafood Bisque Recipe – A Luxurious Soup for Special Occasions

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Snapshot

1️⃣ Cook the Seafood

• Sauté shrimp, scallops & lobster until just cooked
• Set aside

2️⃣ Sauté Vegetables

• Butter + onion, celery, carrot → soften
• Add garlic → fragrant

3️⃣ Make the Roux

• Stir in flour → cook 2–3 mins

4️⃣ Build the Broth

• Whisk in seafood stock & white wine
• Simmer 10–15 mins → blend until smooth

5️⃣ Add Richness

• Stir in cream, paprika, thyme, salt & pepper
• Simmer 10 more mins

6️⃣ Finish with Seafood

• Fold in the cooked seafood
• Simmer briefly to warm

7️⃣ Garnish & Serve

• Ladle into bowls
• Top with fresh parsley

🍽️ Tips for Bisque Brilliance

• 🦀 Mix & match seafood: clams, cod, even mussels work
• 🍷 Splash in sherry or cognac for a flavor upgrade
• ⚖️ For keto: sub flour with almond flour or xanthan gum
• ❄️ Freeze base only—add cream after reheating

🥄 Why You’ll Love It

• Velvety and rich without heaviness
• Adaptable to what seafood you have on hand
• Impresses guests but feels like a cozy indulgence