Seafood Bisque Recipe Creamy Dreamy Coastal - Chef YoYo

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
• 1 lb shrimp shells and heads (about 450g), reserve shrimp meat separately
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 150g)
• 2 carrots, chopped (about 100g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 100g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (120ml) - like a Sauvignon Blanc
• 6 cups water (1.4 liters)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (56g)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste (60ml)
• 1/4 cup brandy (60ml) optional, but adds a lovely depth
• 2 cups heavy cream (480ml)
• 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 225g), reserved from above
• 1/4 lb cooked crab meat (about 115g)
• 1/4 lb cooked lobster meat (about 115g), optional, but decadent
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish