Description
Indulge in the rich and luxurious flavors of this Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque. This velvety bisque is a delightful combination of tender shrimp, succulent crab meat, and aromatic seasonings, all swimming in a luscious creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests at a dinner party.
Ingredients
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For the Bisque:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
- 3 cups seafood or chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 oz cooked shrimp (chopped)
- 6 oz lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Flavor Base: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for another minute to form a roux.
- Develop Broth: Slowly whisk in the seafood or chicken stock, followed by the white wine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Finish Bisque: Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 5 more minutes.
- Add Seafood: Add the shrimp and crab meat, and cook until heated through, about 3–4 minutes.
- Final Touch: Stir in fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup before adding the seafood.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Serve with crusty bread or over a bed of rice for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
