Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of homemade Seafood Bisque, a creamy delight that rivals your favorite fine dining restaurant. This silky-smooth soup combines the best of shrimp and crab with aromatic vegetables, creating a rich flavor profile that’s both comforting and elegant. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only delicious but also quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes. Impress your guests or enjoy a delightful weekday meal with this elegant seafood creation!
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock to prevent lumps.
- Mix in tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook shrimp in the pot until pink, then gently fold in crab meat and sherry. Heat through for another couple of minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasonings if necessary, and serve hot garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg