Description
Indulge in the rich and luxurious flavors of this Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque. A velvety smooth bisque loaded with tender crab meat and succulent shrimp, this dish is a seafood lover’s dream come true.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
Bisque Base:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
Seafood Mixture:
- 1/2 pound fresh crab meat
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot, and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Roux Preparation: Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Broth Addition: Gradually whisk in the seafood or chicken broth, then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Seafood Incorporation: Add the heavy cream, milk, crab meat, shrimp, white wine, and tomato paste. Stir to combine and continue to simmer until the shrimp are cooked through and the flavors have melded, about 10-15 minutes.
- Seasoning and Adjustments: Season the bisque with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Blending: Remove the pot from heat and let the bisque cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches.
- Serve: Reheat the bisque gently if needed, then ladle it into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added richness, you can stir in a dollop of sour cream or a splash of sherry before serving.
- This bisque freezes well, making it a great make-ahead meal for busy days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg