Marina Cafe Seafood Bisque

Dive into the rich, coastal flavors of the Marina Cafe Seafood Bisque, a creamy, indulgent dish that brings the taste of the sea straight to your table. This luxurious soup starts with a savory base of tender sautéed vegetables and a silky roux, enhanced with fish stock, dry white wine, and a touch of tomato paste for depth. Loaded with succulent shrimp, sweet lump crab meat, and tender bay scallops, every spoonful is infused with the essence of fresh seafood. A swirl of heavy cream adds velvety texture, while Old Bay seasoning and paprika lend a hint of spice. Serve this crowd-pleasing bisque with crusty bread or oyster crackers, and garnish with fresh parsley for a perfect finishing touch. Ideal as a comforting starter or a stand-alone meal, this seafood bisque is your go-to recipe for special occasions or whenever you crave coastal elegance in a bowl.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups fish stock or seafood stock
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 8 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
• 8 ounces lump crab meat
• 6 ounces bay scallops
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
• 0 crusty bread or oyster crackers for serving

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to create a roux.

Step 4

Slowly whisk in the fish stock, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

Pour in the white wine and stir in the tomato paste until well combined. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until creamy before returning it to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and return the heat to medium-low. Add the shrimp, crab meat, and scallops, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the seafood is fully cooked and heated through.

Step 8

Season the bisque with Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the bisque into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty bread or oyster crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2651.6 grams (2651.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2896

Total Fat 179.20g	230%
Saturated Fat 102.40g	512%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 1147mg	382%
Sodium 6804mg	296%
Total Carbohydrate 92.50g	34%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 17.70g
Protein 163.60g	327%

Vitamin D 406IU	2028%
Calcium 522mg	40%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 3427mg	73%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.2%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 14.0%