Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luscious, creamy soup that brings the flavors of the ocean to your table. This luxurious dish combines tender shrimp and succulent crab meat with aromatic vegetables and spices, creating a rich and comforting experience perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home. With its velvety texture and beautifully garnished presentation, this bisque is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy a bowl of this delightful seafood concoction, accompanied by crusty bread or oyster crackers for a complete meal that will warm your heart.
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
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dry white cooking wine (or additional seafood stock)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Seasonings: 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 (about 5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle in flour while stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in seafood stock until smooth.
- Lower heat and add heavy cream and cooking wine; simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Fold in crab meat and shrimp; season with paprika and Old Bay. Cook until shrimp are pink (5-7 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning if necessary; garnish with fresh parsley and paprika before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 115mg