Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of the sea with this luxurious Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque. Creamy, flavorful, and loaded with tender seafood, this soup is perfect for a special meal or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Bisque:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 1/2 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Seafood:
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil, then sauté onion and celery until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle in flour, stir to make a light roux, then slowly add white wine, stirring until slightly reduced.
- Add Broth and Cream: Gradually whisk in broth, then add cream, milk, Old Bay, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Cook Seafood: Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque. Stir in crab meat and simmer until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup before adding seafood.
- Pair with crusty bread or oyster crackers for a delightful meal.
- Enhance richness by stirring in a tablespoon of sherry before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
