Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, creamy soup that elevates any dining experience. This delightful dish combines succulent crab and tender shrimp in a velvety broth infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or intimate dinners, it promises to impress your guests and warm your soul.
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 additional seafood stock)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot; sauté until softened.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Gradually add seafood stock while stirring to avoid lumps. Mix in heavy cream and wine (or extra stock).
- Add crab meat and shrimp; season with paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and cayenne if desired.
- Simmer gently for about 20 minutes until cooked through; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with parsley and paprika.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 110mg