Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, creamy soup that captures the essence of the ocean with every spoonful. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, this bisque features tender crab meat and succulent shrimp simmered in a rich broth, delivering a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy it with crusty bread or oyster crackers for a truly satisfying meal.
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 non-alcoholic substitute)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- smoked paprika
- Old Bay seasoning
- cayenne pepper (optional)
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot; sauté until soft.
- Sprinkle in the flour while stirring constantly to form a roux. Cook for about 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually add seafood stock while stirring to avoid lumps. Stir in heavy cream and wine; bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
- Fold in crab meat and shrimp; cook until shrimp are pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Season with smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and cayenne pepper if desired.
- Serve hot garnished with parsley and paprika alongside crusty bread or oyster crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg