Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this delightful Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque. This comforting soup is brimming with tender crab meat, succulent shrimp, and a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests with a taste of the sea.
Ingredients
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For the Bisque:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For the Seafood:
- 8 oz cooked lump crab meat
- 8 oz cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Create Base: Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the seafood stock and bring to a simmer. Add white wine, Old Bay, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Add Seafood: Stir in the heavy cream and reduce the heat to low. Add the crab and shrimp, gently stirring to combine. Simmer for another 5–7 minutes until everything is heated through. Do not boil.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or oyster crackers.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup (before adding seafood) with an immersion blender.
- You can substitute seafood stock with chicken stock, but seafood stock adds richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
