Description
Indulge in a luxurious bowl of Creamy Shrimp and Scallop Bisque with this easy recipe. Learn how to make this flavorful seafood bisque at home today!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams) scallops, cleaned
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (28 grams) vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (960 ml) (960 milliliters) seafood stock
- 1 cup (240 ml) (240 milliliters) coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 grams) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) (95 grams) cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually pour in the seafood stock, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Add the tomato paste, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- In a separate pan, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and scallops to the pan and cook until just opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp and scallops to the pot with the bisque base.
- Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice, mixing until well combined.
- Add the cooked rice and chopped parsley to the pot.
- Simmer the bisque for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the shrimp and scallops are cleaned and deveined thoroughly to remove any grit or sand.
- Use fresh parsley for optimal flavor, and consider adding a sprig for a colorful garnish.
- For a thicker bisque, add extra flour or simmer longer to naturally reduce and thicken.
