Rustic Seafood Bisque Recipe

Preparation Time: 15m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 50m
Servings: 4

July 12, 2024 4.8

Indulge in the rich flavours of this Rustic Seafood Bisque, a comforting dish that brings together the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with its blend of seafood, aromatic herbs, and creamy textures.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
400g diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups fish stock
1/2 cup white wine
300g prawns, peeled and deveined
300g scallops
300g firm white fish fillets, diced
1/2 cup thickened cream
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1 Prepare the Base
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, celery, and carrots until softened. Add minced garlic, dried thyme, bay leaves, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and tomatoes break down.
2 Simmer with Broth and Wine
Pour in fish stock and white wine. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes to meld flavours together.
3 Cook the Seafood
Season prawns, scallops, and fish fillets with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until seafood is cooked through and tender.
4 Finish and Serve
Stir in thickened cream and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve hot, optionally with crusty bread.