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Holiday Seafood Bisque

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This luxurious Holiday Seafood Bisque combines a velvety cream base with a medley of shrimp, scallops, and lobster. The dish is enhanced with the savory depth of crispy bacon, dry white wine, and aromatic herbs like thyme and tarragon. It is a sophisticated and comforting soup perfect for festive gatherings or special occasions.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 955.7
Description
This luxurious Holiday Seafood Bisque combines a velvety cream base with a medley of shrimp, scallops, and lobster. The dish is enhanced with the savory depth of crispy bacon, dry white wine, and aromatic herbs like thyme and tarragon. It is a sophisticated and comforting soup perfect for festive gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 Bacon Strips, diced
  • 1 small Onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 cup Dry white wine
  • 1 Potato, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 pound Cleaned seafood
  • 2 cup % Real Whipping Cream
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    Ingredient notes: Chicken stock may be used in stead on dry white wine.
  2. 2
    Seafood should consist of shrimp, scallops, lobster, crab, or a combination.
  3. 3
    The seafood should be fresh, although defrosted is acceptable.
  4. 4
    Melt butter in a lare saucepan or Dutch oven.
  5. 5
    Add bacon.
  6. 6
    cook until crisp.
  7. 7
    Remove and reserve bacon bits.
  8. 8
    Add onion to pan.
  9. 9
    Cook until tender.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with flour and cook gently 3-4 minutes.
  11. 11
    Whisk in wine or chicken stock.
  12. 12
    Bring to a boil.
  13. 13
    Add potatoes, thyme, tarragon, salt, pepper and tomato paste.
  14. 14
    Cook 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  15. 15
    While potatoes are cooking, cut seafood selection into 3/4-inch chunks.
  16. 16
    Add seafood and cream to the pot when potatoes are tender.
  17. 17
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5-8 minutes or until seafood is cooked through.
  18. 18
    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  19. 19
    Serve sprinkled with parsley and reserved bacon bits

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 955.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 77.2g119%
Saturated Fat 41.4g207%
Cholesterol 188.8mg63%
Sodium 5830.8mg243%
Total Carbohydrate 22.6g8%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 6.5g
Protein 23.8g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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