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A steaming bowl of hearty seafood bisque, garnished with fresh herbs.

Quick way to grow a Seafood Bisque for 4

This quick seafood bisque is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy meal for four. It comes together in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 lb Scallops
  • 0.5 lb Cod fillet cubed
Aromatics
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 medium Celery stalks chopped
  • 2 minced Garlic cloves
Liquid & Dairy
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Half-and-half
  • 0.5 cup Dry white wine optional
Seasoning & Thickener
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add onion and celery, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
Cooking Bisque
  1. Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, and paprika, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  2. Whisk in flour until a paste forms, then gradually add vegetable broth and white wine (if using), stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  3. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Add shrimp, scallops, and cod to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, until seafood is opaque and cooked through.
  5. Stir in half-and-half and heat thoroughly, but do not boil.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.

Notes

For extra richness, you can add a splash of heavy cream instead of half-and-half. Feel free to use other types of seafood like mussels or clams.