Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque, a creamy delight that warms the soul on chilly evenings. This rich soup features tender crab meat and shrimp, simmered with aromatic vegetables in a velvety broth infused with spices and herbs. Perfect for romantic dinners or special gatherings, this bisque is not only comforting but also visually stunning, making it an ideal centerpiece for any meal. Easy to prepare in just 50 minutes, you can customize it to your taste by adding more seafood or adjusting the spices. Serve it hot with crusty bread or oyster crackers for an unforgettable 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
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- smoked paprika
- Old Bay seasoning
- cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrot until soft.
- Add flour to create a roux; cook for 2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually stir in seafood stock and heavy cream; mix well.
- Incorporate crab meat and shrimp along with seasonings; gently stir to combine.
- Allow to simmer for about 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and paprika alongside crusty bread or oyster crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg