Scallop Bisque

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A luxurious seafood bisque highlighting tender calico scallops in a rich, creamy broth infused with subtle spices and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers and elegant dinners, this dish balances delicate flavors with a velvety texture, making it an impressive starter or main course.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb calico scallops
  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 3 Tbsp butter or oleo
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • spice bag with 6 peppercorns, 1 whole garlic clove, and 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Rinse the scallops to remove any grit and cut large ones into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Cook the chopped onion in butter until tender.
  3. Blend in the flour and gradually add the milk, stirring constantly.
  4. Cook and stir over low heat until slightly thickened.
  5. Add salt, pepper, the spice bag, scallops, and Worcestershire sauce.
  6. Gently cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the spice bag and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

602 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 35.8g 46% DV
Carbs 62.1g 23% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 16.8g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10326.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 412.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 55.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 28.2mg 31% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 157mg 12% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV

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

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