Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious creamy soup that captures the essence of fresh seafood flavors in every spoonful. This indulgent bisque features sweet, succulent crab meat and tender shrimp, harmonized with aromatic vegetables and spices in a velvety broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, this dish not only warms the soul but also impresses guests with its gourmet flair. Serve it with crusty bread or oyster crackers for the ultimate comfort dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock or fish broth
- ½ cup dry white cooking wine
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- smoked paprika
- Old Bay seasoning
- cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot; sauté until softened.
- Stir in flour to create a roux and cook for about 2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually whisk in seafood stock and wine; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add crab meat and shrimp; cook for about 5 minutes until shrimp is opaque.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and season with paprika and Old Bay. Heat through but do not boil.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 115mg