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Seafood Bisque with Scallops, Cod, Shrimp

Rich Seafood Bisque with Scallops, Cod, and Shrimp Recipe

This Rich Seafood Bisque with Scallops, Cod, and Shrimp is a creamy, flavorful soup that showcases a delightful mix of seafood.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 668

Ingredients
  

Seafood Bisque Ingredients
  • 2 cups salted butter
  • 6 green onions, finely chopped white and green parts
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound crawfish meat
  • 1 ½ pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined roughly chopped
  • ½ pound crab meat
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups half and half
  • 1 can creamed corn 14.75-ounce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup minced fresh chives for garnish (optional)
  • crusty bread for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the green onions and cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour until fully incorporated.
  2. Add the crawfish, shrimp, crab, cream, half and half, creamed corn, Creole seasoning, Old Bay, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and the flavors have melded, about 40 minutes.
  4. Ladle the bisque into bowls, garnish with chives, and serve with crusty bread on the side, if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 668kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 15gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 38gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 234mgSodium: 823mgPotassium: 414mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2016IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This bisque is perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home. Feel free to substitute seafood based on your preference or what's available.

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