Al's Seafood Bisque From Al's Soup Kitchen, Nyc Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 2 c. Dry white wine
- 1 x Bay leaf
- 1 x Onion, roughly minced
- 1 cl Garlic
- 2 x Ribs celery
- 1 x Lobster (1- 1 1/2 lb)
- 12 med Shrimp in the shell
- 24 x Mussels, well scrubbed
- 12 x Sea scallops
- 4 c. Heavy whipping cream
- 1 c. Lowfat milk
- 1 tsp Dry thyme
- 1 Tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp Dry rosemary
- 1 c. Fresh spinach, minced
- 1/2 c. Grated carrot
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp Fresh lemon juice
Directions
- 1. Combine the white wine, bay leaf, onion, garlic, and celery in a large stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Add in the lobster, cover the pot and steam for 10 min. Remove the lobster.
- 2. Add in the shrimp, cover the pot, and steam for 5 min. Remove the shrimp with tongs.
- 3. Add in the mussels, cover the pot and steam till they open, about 5 min. Remove the mussels with tongs, extract the meat, and throw away the shells. Throw away any which don't open.
- 4. Add in 2 c. water to the liquid in the pot, bring to a boil, and then add in the scallops. Cover the pot and steam for 3 min. Remove the scallops with tongs.
- 5. Extract the lobster meat, reserving the shells. Peel and devein the shrimp, reserving the shells. Chop the meats into bite-sized portions; cover and set aside.
- 6. Return the seafood shells to the pot of broth and add in 2 c. water.
- Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 min. Strain the broth and return to the pan.
- 7. Bring the broth to a simmer over low heat. Add in the cream, lowfat milk, thyme, parsley and rosemary and simmer till the mix thickens slightly, 5 min. Add in the lobster, shrimp, mussels, and scallops and simmer for 2 min. Stir in the spinach and carrots and simmer another 2 min just to wilt the spinach. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the lemon juice. Serve warm.
- Serves 6.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 241g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 311 | |
| Calories from Fat 172 | 55% |
| Total Fat 19.48g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 11.48g | 46% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium 480mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 8.45g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 2.5g | 2% |
| Protein 17.07g | 27% |
