Mussel Bisque

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: French

A rich, creamy mussel bisque with tender shellfish, aromatic herbs, and a velvety finish, perfect for seafood lovers and elegant starters.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. mussels
  • 2 chopped shallots
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 2 sprigs parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 c. dry white wine
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 2 c. heavy cream
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions

  1. Scrub the mussels thoroughly.
  2. Simmer the mussels with shallots, onions, parsley, salt, pepper, white wine, butter, bay leaf, and thyme for 5 to 10 minutes until the shells open.
  3. Strain the liquid from the mussels, discarding the shells and mussels.
  4. Bring the strained liquid to a boil.
  5. Add the heavy cream and beaten egg yolk to the liquid, stirring to thicken slightly without boiling.
  6. Serve the bisque hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

825 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.4g 49% DV
Total Fat 56.3g 72% DV
Carbs 65.6g 24% DV
Fiber 22.7g 81% DV
Sugar 11.8g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9947.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2412.3mg 51% DV
Cholesterol 680mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 360.5mcg 40% DV
Vitamin C 99.2mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 504.3mg 39% DV
Iron 33mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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