Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this silky-smooth seafood bisque that transforms any meal into a fine dining experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, this creamy soup is perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings. The rich combination of fresh shrimp and lump crab meat, paired with aromatic spices and a hint of sherry, creates a depth of flavor that will leave your guests raving. Easily customizable, this bisque can be served as a starter or main course, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion (finely diced)
- 3 celery stalks (minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups whole milk (warmed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 ounces lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock until smooth.
- Mix in tomato paste and bay leaves; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream; let it thicken for another 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3–4 minutes.
- Gently fold in crab meat; heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 130mg