Description
Indulge in a luxurious culinary experience with this Spiced Seafood Bisque topped with delectable Sesame Prawn Croutons. The rich, creamy bisque paired with crunchy prawn croutons creates a symphony of flavors that will impress any seafood lover.
Ingredients
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For the bisque:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cooked seafood (shrimp, crab, or lobster meat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the sesame prawn croutons:
- 6 large raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 slices baguette (cut into small rounds)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Make the bisque: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and coriander. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add white wine and simmer until reduced by half. Stir in tomato paste, then add seafood stock. Simmer for 10–12 minutes. Add cream and seafood, then simmer another 5 minutes. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth (optional for a creamier texture). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
- Make the prawn croutons: Finely mince the raw prawns and mix in a bowl with sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and cornstarch to form a rough paste. Spread the prawn mixture on baguette rounds and press sesame seeds on top. In a skillet, heat neutral oil over medium-high heat. Fry croutons prawn-side down for 2–3 minutes until golden, then flip and toast the bread side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the bisque hot in bowls, topped with sesame prawn croutons. Garnish with a drizzle of cream or chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
- The bisque can be made ahead and reheated gently.
- Use any shellfish combination—shrimp, scallops, or even fish work well.
- The prawn croutons also make a great party appetizer on their own.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with 1 crouton
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
