Bisque Saffron Seafood Bisque Recipe

Name: Bisque Saffron Seafood Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 -8 strands saffron; 8 prawns, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 -5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 100 g pumpkin, thin slices; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 medium carrots, cut into roundels; 1 leek, chopped chilled; 1 bay leaf; lobster head; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 inches stalk celery, chopped; 8 -10 black peppercorns; salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons refined flour (maida)

Servings: persons

7 -8 strands saffron
8 prawns, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 -5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
100 g pumpkin, thin slices
1 medium onion, sliced
2 medium carrots, cut into roundels
1 leek, chopped chilled
1 bay leaf
lobster head
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 inches stalk celery, chopped
8 -10 black peppercorns
salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons refined flour (maida)

1
Heat olive oil in a pan. Add garlic, pumpkin, onion, carrot and leek and saute. Add bay leaf and continue to saute for two to three minutes. Heat another pan. Add prawns heads and two cups of water and let it boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer. Place the prawns one on top of the other and wrap in a piece of aluminium foil drop this into the pan with prawn heads and water and let it cook.
2
Add a cup of water to the vegetables and cook till soft. Add tomato along with celery, black peppercorns and salt. Mix and cook for one minute. Remove the bay leaf and transfer the mixture into a blender. Blend to a smooth puree. Remove the scum from boiling prawn stock. Heat butter in another pan. Add refined flour and saute for one minute.
3
Add prawn stock little by little and stir well to avoid lumps. Add the vegetable puree and cook for one to two minutes. Strain into a deep pan. Bring the mixture to a boil again. Transfer this into a serving dish. Unwrap the prawns and place it in the centre. Sprinkle saffron strands and serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 -8 strands saffron, 8 prawns, peeled and deveined, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 -5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Bisque Saffron Seafood Bisque falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bisque Saffron Seafood Bisque

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Variations & substitutions

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