Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, creamy soup that brings the taste of the ocean right to your table. This delightful dish features tender crab meat and shrimp, complemented by aromatic vegetables and spices, making it perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. With its rich flavors and velvety texture, this bisque is sure to impress seafood lovers. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends, this comforting bisque will satisfy your cravings and warm you up on chilly evenings.
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 seafood stock)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- smoked paprika
- Old Bay seasoning
- cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot; sauté until soft.
- Stir in flour for about 2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually add seafood stock while stirring continuously. Then mix in cream and cooking wine.
- Add crab meat and shrimp along with seasonings; stir gently.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes until shrimp are cooked through. Adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with parsley and paprika.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg